Epidural abcessess can involve the intercranial or spinal compartments and can result in
potentially devastating neurological injuries. Although rare, incidence of spinal epidural …

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

PURPOSE OF REVIEW Brain abscesses and spinal epidural abscesses are serious,
potentially life-threatening infections of the central nervous system. This article outlines the …

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

Despite advances in neuroimaging and neurosurgical treatment, spinal epidural abscess
(SEA) remains a challenging problem for the practicing physician. Early diagnosis is often …

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is an uncommon condition that warrants urgent diagnosis
and treatment, because early pharmacotherapy significantly improves prognosis and prompt …

Object Delayed or inappropriate treatment of spinal epidural abscess (SEA) can lead to
serious morbidity or death. It is a rare event with significant variation in its causes …

Object Over the past decade, the incidence of bacterial spinal epidural abscess (SEA) has
been increasing. In recent years, studies on this condition have been rampant in the …

Object One often overlooked aspect of spinal epidural abscesses (SEAs) is the timing of
surgical management. Limited evidence is available correlating earlier intervention with …