Spinal epidural abscess as a complication of duodenolumbar fistula. A case report.
The characteristic delay in diagnosis and treatment of spinal epidural abscess of unusual presentation in a patient with significant comorbidities often results in permanent neurologic deficits. Fortunately, in the case reported here, the patient made a complete recovery. Rapid diagnosis and intervention are essential, because degree of recovery is proportional to the extent of the neurologic deficit present before surgery.
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington.
D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000150:complications*; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009192:Myelography; D013115:Spinal Canal; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D013346:Subarachnoid Space; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed