Extensive Spinal Epidural Abscess Resulting in Complete Paraplegia Treated by Selective Laminectomies and Irrigation

Extensive Spinal Epidural Abscess Resulting in Complete Paraplegia Treated by Selective Laminectomies and Irrigation

Background Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is an uncommon clinical entity that is often subject to delayed diagnosis and suboptimal treatment. Untreated disease leads to compression of the spinal cord, resulting in devastating complications. Case Presentation A 56‐year‐old man visited our hospital for...

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Main Authors: Tongshuai Xu, Yukun Du, Jianwei Guo, Jianyi Li, Cheng Shao, Changfang Shi, Xianfeng Ren, Yongming Xi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-09-01
Series:Orthopaedic Surgery
Subjects:
irrigation
laminectomies
neurological infection
paraplegia
spinal epidural abscess
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/os.13367

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https://doi.org/10.1111/os.13367

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