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Co-incidental diagnosis of an extradural abscess while siting an extradural catheter for postoperative analgesia.

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.
AuthorsM Mercer, A McIndoe
JournalBritish journal of anaesthesia (Br J Anaesth) Vol. 80 Issue 6 Pg. 845-7 (Jun 1998) ISSN: 0007-0912 [Print] England
PMID9771321 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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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