title: Anterior cervical epidural abscess: the use of intraoperative spinal sonography.
abstract: A case of acute cervical epidural abscess is presented. The use of intraoperative spinal sonography is discussed as a valuable adjunct in the evaluation and treatment of these uncommon lesions.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004824:Epidural Space; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D009333:Neck; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents