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Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2010
Spinal epidural abscess is an uncommon disease with a relatively high rate of associated morbidity and mortality. The most important determinant of outcome is early diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment.We aim to highlight the clinical manifestations, describe the early diagnostic evaluation, and outline the treatment principles for spinal ...
Marc Tompkins
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Spinal epidural abscess is an uncommon disease with a relatively high rate of associated morbidity and mortality. The most important determinant of outcome is early diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment.We aim to highlight the clinical manifestations, describe the early diagnostic evaluation, and outline the treatment principles for spinal ...
Marc Tompkins
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Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 2013
Spinal epidural abscess is a rare bacterial infection located within the spinal canal. Early diagnosis and rapid treatment are important because of its potential to cause rapidly progressive spinal cord compression and irreversible paralysis. A staphylococcus bacterial infection is the cause in most cases.
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Spinal epidural abscess is a rare bacterial infection located within the spinal canal. Early diagnosis and rapid treatment are important because of its potential to cause rapidly progressive spinal cord compression and irreversible paralysis. A staphylococcus bacterial infection is the cause in most cases.
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Neurosurgery, 1990
This chapter assesses spinal epidural abscess. Epidural abscess of the spine represents a potentially crippling but treatable cause of back pain. Although relatively infrequent, the incidence appears to be increasing. Early diagnosis and aggressive therapy are essential for optimizing outcomes.
M L, Hlavin +3 more
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This chapter assesses spinal epidural abscess. Epidural abscess of the spine represents a potentially crippling but treatable cause of back pain. Although relatively infrequent, the incidence appears to be increasing. Early diagnosis and aggressive therapy are essential for optimizing outcomes.
M L, Hlavin +3 more
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Neurosurgical Review, 1990
Fifteen cases of peridural empyemas are reported. 12 patients reported with motor dysfunction of the lower extremities and pain radiating from the spine. In one case, localized pain of the spine was discovered and in two cases there were no signs of spinal or radiating pain. Treatment in all cases was laminectomy and systemic antibiotic administration.
K, Dei-Anang, U, Hase, K, Schürmann
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Fifteen cases of peridural empyemas are reported. 12 patients reported with motor dysfunction of the lower extremities and pain radiating from the spine. In one case, localized pain of the spine was discovered and in two cases there were no signs of spinal or radiating pain. Treatment in all cases was laminectomy and systemic antibiotic administration.
K, Dei-Anang, U, Hase, K, Schürmann
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Medical Clinics of North America, 1985
Spinal epidural abscess is an uncommon and serious infection resulting from direct extension of a local process or hematogenous spread from an antecedent or ongoing distant focus of infection. The findings of spinal ache, tenderness, and fever should suggest the diagnosis, and the appearance of weakness and loss of sensation below the area of pain ...
E F, Verner, D M, Musher
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Spinal epidural abscess is an uncommon and serious infection resulting from direct extension of a local process or hematogenous spread from an antecedent or ongoing distant focus of infection. The findings of spinal ache, tenderness, and fever should suggest the diagnosis, and the appearance of weakness and loss of sensation below the area of pain ...
E F, Verner, D M, Musher
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The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1988
We present three cases of spinal epidural abscess. Initial presentation of localized spinal pain and tenderness along with fever should lead one to suspect the diagnosis. An emergency myelography and prompt treatment with appropriate antibiotics is necessary to prevent catastrophic neurologic deficit.
P, Siao, P, Yagnik
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We present three cases of spinal epidural abscess. Initial presentation of localized spinal pain and tenderness along with fever should lead one to suspect the diagnosis. An emergency myelography and prompt treatment with appropriate antibiotics is necessary to prevent catastrophic neurologic deficit.
P, Siao, P, Yagnik
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Current Infectious Disease Reports, 2014
Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) remains a relatively infrequent diagnosis. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common organism identified, and the infectious source in SEA emanates from skin and soft tissue infections in about 20 % of instances. The thoracic spine is most often involved followed by the lumbar spine. The classic triad of fever, spinal pain,
Prashanth, Krishnamohan +1 more
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Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) remains a relatively infrequent diagnosis. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common organism identified, and the infectious source in SEA emanates from skin and soft tissue infections in about 20 % of instances. The thoracic spine is most often involved followed by the lumbar spine. The classic triad of fever, spinal pain,
Prashanth, Krishnamohan +1 more
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New England Journal of Medicine, 1975
Thirty-nine patients with spinal epidural abscess were evaluated at the Massachusetts General Hospital between 1947 and 1974. Twenty had acute symptoms, and purulent epidural collections were present; 19 had prolonged courses, and epidural granulation tissue was observed at operation.
A S, Baker +3 more
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Thirty-nine patients with spinal epidural abscess were evaluated at the Massachusetts General Hospital between 1947 and 1974. Twenty had acute symptoms, and purulent epidural collections were present; 19 had prolonged courses, and epidural granulation tissue was observed at operation.
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Southern Medical Journal, 1977
This paper describes problems in the diagnosis and management of six patients with spinal epidural abscess. Since the clinical findings in this disease process are frequently misinterpreted, one must be careful to exclude this diagnosis in any patient with fever, leukocytosis, back pain and recent infection or back trauma.
D, Schlossberg, J A, Shulman
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This paper describes problems in the diagnosis and management of six patients with spinal epidural abscess. Since the clinical findings in this disease process are frequently misinterpreted, one must be careful to exclude this diagnosis in any patient with fever, leukocytosis, back pain and recent infection or back trauma.
D, Schlossberg, J A, Shulman
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Iatrogenic Spinal Epidural Abscess
Acta Chirurgica Belgica, 2007Iatrogenic epidural abscess complicating neuro-axial blockade is rare, but carries significant morbidity and mortality if diagnosis is delayed. First documented in 1974, this disorder is now well described in the literature, and is increasing in incidence.A literature review was undertaken using Medline, all relevant papers on this rare, but important,
Chan, YC, Dasey, N
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