title: Spinal epidural abscess. Diagnosis and management.
abstract: Three cases of spinal epidural abscess managed at the University Hospital of the West Indies are presented. This disorder, a neurosurgical emergency, runs a variable course, and, if improperly managed, may lead to paraplegia and death. The aetiology, diagnosis and management of this disease are discussed.
authors: Department of Surgery, U.W.I., Jamaica.
authors: D I
authors: DI
authors: Mitchell
authors: I W
authors: IW
authors: Crandon
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004824:Epidural Space; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D008297:Male; D009192:Myelography; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents