title: Epidural abscess as a complication of coronary angioplasty: a rare but dangerous complication.
abstract: We report a rare case of lumbosacral epidural abscess as a complication of coronary angioplasty in a 56-year-old male. We outline the mechanism of the abscess and the need for increased awareness and swift management of this entity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Critical Care Medicine, Elizabeth General Medical Center, New Jersey.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Oriscello
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fineman
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Vigario
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Robertello
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004824:Epidural Space; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology