Staphylococcal infection of the odontoid peg.

Keogh, S; Crockard, A · Postgrad Med J · 1992

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

An epidural abscess secondary to osteomyelitis of the odontoid peg produced a sudden left-sided weakness. Appropriate antibiotics, transoral evacuation of the pus and subsequent posterior atlanto-axial fusion were associated with a full recovery.

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