Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) was first described in the medical literature in 1761 and
represents a severe, generally pyogenic infection of the epidural space requiring emergent …

Spinal epidural abscesses are often initially misdiagnosed, particularly in neurologically
intact patients. Epidural infections can cause injury to the spinal cord. The incidence of these …

Background context Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare, serious and increasingly
frequent diagnosis. Ideal management (medical vs. surgical) remains controversial. Purpose …

Lumbosacral radiculopathy is one of the most common disorders evaluated by neurologists
and is a leading referral diagnosis for the performance of electromyography. Although …

BACKGROUND Despite advances in neuroimaging and neurosurgical treatment, spinal
epidural abscess remains a challenging problem; early diagnosis is often difficult and …

Study Design. We performed a retrospective review of 48 cases of pyogenic spinal infection
presenting over a 12-year period to the National Spinal Injuries Unit (NSIU) of the Republic …

Object Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare condition that has previously been treated
with urgent surgical decompression and antibiotics. Recent availability of MRI makes early …

Of the 4 million annual births in the United States, 2.4 million involve epidural analgesia.
Serious adverse events are rare but are important in young women. Robust estimates for the …

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare but severe infection requiring prompt recognition.
The major prognostic factor for a favourable outcome is early diagnosis, leading to …

Background Spinal epidural abscesses are uncommon but potentially devastating infections
that often elude early diagnosis. An increasing incidence has been suggested; however, few …