Purpose The authors present a holospinal epidural abscesses (HEA) case series and a
single institution's experience with varied surgical approaches and outcomes. Methods …

Despite the increasing prevalence of spinal infections, the subcategory of holospinal
epidural abscesses (HEAs) is extremely infrequent and requires unique management …

Holospinal epidural abscess (HEA) is an extremely rare condition in which spinal epidural
abscesses extend from the cervical to the sacral spine. We report two patients who …

Spinal epidural abscesses are uncommon, but their incidence is increasing. They represent
a collection of purulent material in the epidural space and most commonly occur in the …

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

Although recent diagnostic and management methods have improved the prognosis of
cervical epidural abscesses, morbidity and mortality remain significant. The purpose of our …

BACKGROUND Extensive spinal epidural abscesses (SEAs) occupying three or more spinal
regions are rare. This study aimed to address the key dilemma of surgical treatment for …

Spinal epidural abscess is a rare, but potentially devastating, infection. The atypical
involvement of more than five spinal levels (termed “extensive”) is very uncommon. In this …

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 …

Background: Spinal epidural abscess, although an uncommon disease, often correlates with
a high morbidity owing to significant delay in diagnosis. Methods: In a prospective 5-year …