Epidural abscess following epidural steroid and local anaesthetic injection.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Epidural abscess is a well-recognised but rare complication of epidural catheter placement. We have found only five previous reports of epidural abscess from noncatheter-related administration of steroids and/or local anaesthetic. We describe a further case which led to critical illness and emphasise the association between diabetes mellitus and epidural infection.
Medical subject headings
- Abscess
- Anesthesia, Epidural
- Epidural Space