Spinal infection (SI) is defined as an infectious disease affecting the vertebral body, the
intervertebral disc, and/or adjacent paraspinal tissue and represents 2–7% of all …

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 …

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare condition associated with significant morbidity and
mortality. Despite advances in diagnostic medicine, early recognition of SEAs remains …

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 …

Background. Delayed recognition of spinal epidural abscess (SEA) contributes to poor
outcomes from this highly morbid and potentially lethal infection. We performed a case …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Data regarding risk of failure of nonoperative management in
spinal epidural abscess (SEA) are limited. Given the potential for deterioration with treatment …

Background: The nonsurgical versus surgical management of spinal epidural abscesses
(SEAs) remains controversial. Even with the best preoperative screening for multiple risk …

Background: Primary spinal infections are rare pathologies with an estimated incidence of
5% of all osteomyelitis. The diagnosis can be challenging and this might result in a late …

Introduction Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare but serious condition that carries with it
a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Objective This review highlights the pearls and pitfalls …

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare but severe infection with potentially devastating
consequences. Epidural abscesses caused by Salmonella serogroup C2 are even rarer and …