Delayed presentation of an extradural abscess complicating thoracic extradural analgesia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Extradural abscess is a rare but recognized complication of extradural anaesthesia. Previous reports have been associated with a short time interval between extradural catheterization and presentation. We report a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, receiving steroid therapy, in whom an extradural abscess did not present until 23 days after the insertion of a thoracic extradural catheter to provide postoperative analgesia.
Medical subject headings
- Abscess
- Analgesia, Epidural
- Postoperative Pain
- Postoperative Complications
- Staphylococcal Infections