Epidural infection associated with epidural catheterization in a cancer patient with back pain: case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Single epidural injections of local anaesthetic/steroid mixtures and epidural catheterization are useful in controlling pain when other measures fail. However, epidural infection is a recognized risk of these procedures, but can be difficult to diagnose. This case report illustrates the complexity of diagnosis and management of epidural infection.
Medical subject headings
- Analgesia, Epidural
- Back Pain
- Cross Infection
- Epidural Space
- Sacrum
- Spinal Neoplasms
- Staphylococcal Infections