Spinal epidural abscess: diagnosis and management

Mitchell, Derek I. G; Crandon, Ivor W

Mitchell, Derek I. G; Crandon, Ivor W.

West Indian med. j ; 43(3): 104-6, Sept. 1994.

Article in En | MedCarib | ID: med-7754

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ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Three cases of spinal epidural abscess managed at the University Hospital of the West Indies are presented. This disorder, a neurosugical emergency, runs a variable course, and, if improperly managed, may lead to paraplegia and death. The aetiology, diagnosis and management of this disease are discussed (AU)

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Humans; Adult; Male; Abscess/diagnosis; Abscess/therapy; Spinal Diseases/diagnosis; Spinal Diseases/therapy; Laminectomy; Emergencies; Prognosis

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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MedCarib Main subject: Spinal Diseases / Abscess Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Prognostic_studies Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: West Indian med. j Year: 1994 Type: Article

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