Spinal epidural abscesses: Diagnosis and current treatment options

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• 作者：Bradley Moatz ; MD ; Keith Michael ; MD ; John M. Rhee ; MD ; ^{jmrhee@emory.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author}
• 刊名：Seminars in Spine Surgery
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：September 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：28
• 期：3
• 页码：143-149
• 全文大小：1659 K

文摘

Spinal epidural abscess is relatively infrequent diagnosis with life-threatening potential. Early diagnosis is imperative as neurological deficits negatively impact a patient’s prognosis. This process results from purulent material accumulating between the thecal sac and the osseous-ligamentous structures of the spine. Developments in imaging techniques have permitted earlier diagnosis of this condition. Emergent surgical decompression with intravenous antibiotics remains the cornerstone of treatment.