Management of Holospinal Epidural Abscess.

Tracz, Jovanna; Judy, Brendan; Witham, Timothy · World Neurosurg · 2022

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Holospinal epidural abscess (HEA) is a rare condition that can cause extensive cord compression, necessitating prompt neurosurgical intervention for evacuation and drainage. Here we report the case of a 74-year-old male with HEA due to Cutibacterium acnes infection leading to headache, neck stiffness, and decreased mental acuity, successfully treated using segmental laminectomies in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

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