Pathology in the extradural space.
The case histories are reported of one patient who developed evidence of extradural infection 16 days postpartum, and another who spontaneously developed an extradural haematoma. Several points of interest and concern raised by these case histories are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001769:Blood / Q000382:microbiology; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000209:etiology*; D006461:Hemolysis; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D008578:Meninges; D011247:Pregnancy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D014621:Vagina / Q000382:microbiology; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000150:complications