Pus in Spinal Needle: Diagnosis and Management of a Long-Segment Spinal Epidural Abscess. (28th April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Munasinghe, B. M.; Pathirage, N.; Hameed, M. S.; Hapuarachchi, C. T.
• Other Names: Skiada Annac Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in infectious diseases. Volume 2021(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04-28
• Subjects: Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases; Infectious Disease Medicine; Communicable diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1155/2021/9989847
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6625

Abstract

Abstract : Spinal-epidural abscess (SEA) is believed to be primarily of haematogenous origin and very rarely as a consequence of central neuraxial blockade. Early diagnosis and pertinent management invariably improve neurological outcomes. We report a case of long-segment SEA, which was suspected during subarachnoid anaesthesia, subsequently diagnosed and managed appropriately, averting irreversible neurological deficits.