Epidural abscess following epidural steroid and local anaesthetic injection.
Epidural abscess is a well-recognised but rare complication of epidural catheter placement. We have found only five previous reports of epidural abscess from noncatheter-related administration of steroids and/or local anaesthetic. We describe a further case which led to critical illness and emphasise the association between diabetes mellitus and epidural infection.
Knight
J W
JW
Department of Intensive Care, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK.
Cordingley
J J
JJ
Palazzo
M G
MG
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications; D004824:Epidural Space; D006801:Humans; D007268:Injections, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide / Q000008:administration & dosage
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide