Abstract |
Extradural abscess is a rare but serious complication of the extradural route of administration of analgesic drugs. We report a case of spontaneous extradural abscess diagnosed during placement of an extradural catheter for analgesia after a negative diagnostic laparotomy. Magnetic resonance imaging is the usual diagnostic tool of choice. This, and subsequent surgery, confirmed the diagnosis suspected after drainage of pus through the Tuohy needle.
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Authors | M Mercer, A McIndoe |
Journal | British journal of anaesthesia
(Br J Anaesth)
Vol. 80
Issue 6
Pg. 845-7
(Jun 1998)
ISSN: 0007-0912 [Print] England |
PMID | 9771321
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Abscess
(diagnosis)
- Aged
- Analgesia, Epidural
- Female
- Humans
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Pain, Postoperative
(diagnosis, therapy)
- Spinal Diseases
(diagnosis)
- Staphylococcal Infections
(diagnosis, therapy)
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