| Management of an extensive spinal epidural abscess from C-1 to the sacrum. Case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21121757 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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. |
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Authors:
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Muhammad Z Tahir; Rameez Ul Hassan; S Ather Enam |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of neurosurgery. Spine Volume: 13 ISSN: 1547-5646 ISO Abbreviation: J Neurosurg Spine Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-02 Completed Date: 2011-01-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101223545 Medline TA: J Neurosurg Spine Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 780-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Section of Neurosurgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use Ciprofloxacin / therapeutic use Epidural Abscess / drug therapy*, surgery* Female Humans Laminectomy Spine / surgery* Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy*, surgery* Treatment Outcome Vancomycin / therapeutic use |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 1404-90-6/Vancomycin; 85721-33-1/Ciprofloxacin |
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