Spinal epidural abscess as a complication of duodenolumbar fistula. A case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The characteristic delay in diagnosis and treatment of spinal epidural abscess of unusual presentation in a patient with significant comorbidities often results in permanent neurologic deficits. Fortunately, in the case reported here, the patient made a complete recovery. Rapid diagnosis and intervention are essential, because degree of recovery is proportional to the extent of the neurologic deficit present before surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Abscess
- Duodenal Diseases
- Intestinal Fistula
- Spinal Canal
- Spinal Diseases
- Subarachnoid Space
Anatomy
- lumbar spine
- sacrum-coccyx