Acute spinal epidural abscess

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Sep 1979 English Publisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLCJournal:Spinal Cord, volume 17, pages 330-336 (issn: 1362-4393, eissn: 1476-5624,

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Authors: R N, Hakin; A A, Burt; J B, Cook;

doi: 10.1038/sc.1979.63

pmid: 503566

Acute spinal epidural abscess

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Abstract

A case of acute spinal epidural abscess is reported demonstrating many of the important features in the natural history of the disorder. The pathological changes in the cord at the level of the lesion are described. A series of 12 patients is reviewed. The average interval between the initial consultation and the onset of complete paralysis is 5 days and it is essential that the diagnosis is made during this period. Two indicators of prognosis are discussed--the duration of complete paralysis and the extent of sensory disturbance.

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Pinderfields Hospital
United Kingdom
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
United Kingdom

Keywords

Adult, Epidural Space, Male, Spinal Cord, Acute Disease, Humans, Staphylococcal Infections, Spinal Cord Compression, Abscess, Myelography, Spinal Cord Diseases

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