Journal article
Spinal epidural abscesses: Diagnosis and current treatment options
Seminars in spine surgery, Vol.28(3), pp.143-149
09/01/2016
DOI: 10.1053/j.semss.2015.07.004
Abstract
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.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Spinal epidural abscesses: Diagnosis and current treatment options
- Creators
- Bradley Moatz - Emory UniversityKeith Michael - Emory UniversityJohn M. Rhee - Emory University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Seminars in spine surgery, Vol.28(3), pp.143-149
- DOI
- 10.1053/j.semss.2015.07.004
- ISSN
- 1040-7383
- eISSN
- 1558-4496
- Number of pages
- 7
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/01/2016
- Academic Unit
- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
- Record Identifier
- 9985167643802771
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