Extradural abscess following local anaesthetic and steroid injection for chronic low back pain.
A case is described of extradural abscess following extradural injection of local anaesthetic and steroid for the management of chronic low back pain. The common signs and symptoms are reviewed, possible causes discussed and the association with diabetes stressed.
Goucke
C R
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Pain Management Clinic, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia.
Graziotti
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D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000368:Aged; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001416:Back Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D008775:Methylprednisolone; D002045:Bupivacaine