Spinal epidural abscess: diagnosis, management, and outcomes
An infection of the spinal epidural space, spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a potentially
devastating entity that is rising in incidence. Its insidious presentation, variable progression …
devastating entity that is rising in incidence. Its insidious presentation, variable progression …
Spinal epidural abscess: a review of epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment
P Sampath, D Rigamonti - Clinical Spine Surgery, 1999 - journals.lww.com
Despite advances in neuroimaging and neurosurgical treatment, spinal epidural abscess
(SEA) remains a challenging problem for the practicing physician. Early diagnosis is often …
(SEA) remains a challenging problem for the practicing physician. Early diagnosis is often …
Spinal epidural abscess: a review highlighting early diagnosis and management
S Tetsuka, T Suzuki, T Ogawa, R Hashimoto, H Kato - JMA journal, 2020 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is still an uncommon but devastating infection of the spine. In
recent years, a number of reported cases have risen. The most important prognostic factor …
recent years, a number of reported cases have risen. The most important prognostic factor …
Comparison of operative and nonoperative management of spinal epidural abscess: a retrospective review of clinical and laboratory predictors of neurological …
DE Connor, P Chittiboina, G Caldito… - Journal of Neurosurgery …, 2013 - thejns.org
Object Spinal epidural abscess (SEA), once considered a rare occurrence, has showed a
rapid increase in incidence over the past 20–30 years. Recent reports have advocated for …
rapid increase in incidence over the past 20–30 years. Recent reports have advocated for …
Spinal epidural abscess: current diagnosis and management
Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is an uncommon condition that warrants urgent diagnosis
and treatment, because early pharmacotherapy significantly improves prognosis and prompt …
and treatment, because early pharmacotherapy significantly improves prognosis and prompt …
Spinal epidural abscesses: risk factors, medical versus surgical management, a retrospective review of 128 cases
AR Patel, TB Alton, RJ Bransford, MJ Lee… - The Spine Journal, 2014 - Elsevier
Background context Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare, serious and increasingly
frequent diagnosis. Ideal management (medical vs. surgical) remains controversial. Purpose …
frequent diagnosis. Ideal management (medical vs. surgical) remains controversial. Purpose …
[HTML][HTML] Spinal epidural abscess: a review of presentation, management, and medicolegal implications
ZT Sharfman, Y Gelfand, P Shah, AJ Holtzman… - Asian Spine …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare condition associated with significant morbidity and
mortality. Despite advances in diagnostic medicine, early recognition of SEAs remains …
mortality. Despite advances in diagnostic medicine, early recognition of SEAs remains …
[HTML][HTML] Timing and prognosis of surgery for spinal epidural abscess: A review
NE Epstein - Surgical neurology international, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: The nonsurgical versus surgical management of spinal epidural abscesses
(SEAs) remains controversial. Even with the best preoperative screening for multiple risk …
(SEAs) remains controversial. Even with the best preoperative screening for multiple risk …
Evaluation and management of spinal epidural abscess
SF DeFroda, JM DePasse, AEM Eltorai… - Journal of hospital …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is an uncommon and potentially catastrophic condition. SEA
often presents a diagnostic challenge, as the “classic triad” of fever, spinal pain, and …
often presents a diagnostic challenge, as the “classic triad” of fever, spinal pain, and …
Medical and surgical management of spinal epidural abscess: a systematic review
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 …
with urgent surgical decompression and antibiotics. Recent availability of MRI makes early …