Management of an extensive spinal epidural abscess from C-1 to the sacrum
Document Type
Report
Department
Neurosurgery
Abstract
The authors report a rare case of extensive spinal epidural abscess in an immunocompromised young woman. The Patient presented with low-grade fever, back pain, and progressive lower limb weakness. The MR imaging of her whole spine revealed an epidural abscess extending from C-1 to the sacrum. She was treated using a minimally invasive surgical technique and showed excellent recovery. The authors review the current literature along with different modes of surgical treatment available for this unusual clinical entity.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine
Recommended Citation
Tahir, M.,
Ul Hassan, R.,
Enam, S.
(2010). Management of an extensive spinal epidural abscess from C-1 to the sacrum. Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine, 13(6), 780-783.
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