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...
Main Authors: | Tongshuai Xu, Yukun Du, Jianwei Guo, Jianyi Li, Cheng Shao, Changfang Shi, Xianfeng Ren, Yongming Xi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-09-01
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Series: | Orthopaedic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1111/os.13367 |
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