Post-sacral extradural catheter abscess in a child.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 4-yr-old child with hypospadias had a 20-gauge sacral extradural catheter inserted for perioperative analgesia. The catheter was removed 29 h after operation. Ten days after operation a skin pustule was noted at the catheter site. The pustule discharged, recurred, discharged and then recurred over the next 36-48 h. The abscess and tract were then explored under general anaesthesia: curettage was performed and some fatty material sent for culture. No growth occurred from the specimen. Antibiotics were given and resolution followed without further problem.
Medical subject headings
- Abscess
- Analgesia, Epidural
- Catheterization, Peripheral
- Sacrum