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Management of an extensive spinal epidural abscess from C-1 to the sacrum
Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine
  • Muhammad Zubair Tahir, Aga Khan University
  • Rameez Ul Hassan, Aga Khan University
  • S. Ather Enam, Aga Khan University
Publication Date
12-1-2010
Document Type
Report
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.

Citation Information
Muhammad Zubair Tahir, Rameez Ul Hassan and S. Ather Enam. "Management of an extensive spinal epidural abscess from C-1 to the sacrum" Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine Vol. 13 Iss. 6 (2010) p. 780 - 783
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ather_enam/53/