Spinal cord abscess: a review

A H Menezes; C J Graf; G E Perret

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Spinal cord abscess: a review

A H Menezes, C J Graf and G E Perret

Surgical neurology, Vol.8(6), pp.461-467

12/1977

PMID: 594887

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Abstract

The literature on abscesses in the spinal cord has been reviewed. A total of 54 cases was reported. A digest is made of information on the subject including the diagnosis, pathology, treatment and the results to be expected. The best results have been achieved by operation plus antibiotic therapy. It is essential that the abscess be drained after aspiration. A case of ours showing the salient features and management of a subacute cervical spinal cord abscess is also reported.

Myelitis, Transverse - etiology

Spinal Cord Diseases - diagnosis

Abscess - diagnosis

Acute Disease

Humans

Middle Aged

Male

Abscess - complications

Spinal Cord Diseases - surgery

Drainage

Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use

Spinal Cord Diseases - microbiology

Streptococcus - isolation & purification

Abscess - surgery

Spinal Cord Diseases - complications

Chronic Disease

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Title: Subtitle: Spinal cord abscess: a review
Creators: A H Menezes
C J Graf
G E Perret
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Surgical neurology, Vol.8(6), pp.461-467
PMID: 594887
NLM abbreviation: Surg Neurol
ISSN: 0090-3019
eISSN: 1879-3339
Publisher: Elsevier Inc; United States
Language: English
Date published: 12/1977
Academic Unit: Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Neurosurgery; Otolaryngology
Record Identifier: 9984040484002771

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