Lumbar spinal epidural abscess is uncommon following head and neck surgery.
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Isolating Klebsiella pneumoniae as the etiologic pathogen is even more rare.
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Early diagnosis is paramount with magnetic resonance imaging being the study of choice.
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The preferred treatment strategy consists of surgical decompression and drainage combined with intravenous antibiotics.
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