Minimally invasive treatment of multilevel spinal epidural abscess.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.3171/2012.10.SPINE12733.
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Abstract
The use of minimally invasive tubular retractor microsurgery for treatment of multilevel spinal epidural abscess is described. This technique was used in 3 cases, and excellent results were achieved. The authors conclude that multilevel spinal epidural abscesses can be safely and effectively managed using microsurgery via a minimally invasive tubular retractor system.
Medical subject headings
- Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections
- Epidural Abscess
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Thoracic Vertebrae
Anatomy
- lumbar spine
- thoracic spine