[Epidural abscess after epidural catheterization. Frequency and case reports].
Spinal epidural abscess is considered a rare but serious complication after epidural analgesia. In a recently published prospective study the incidence was found to be one in 1,930 catheters. Two case reports are presented and the high incidence of epidural abscess is discussed.
Wang
L P
LP
Anaestesiologisk afdeling V, Odense Universitetshospital. lp.wang@dadlnet.dk
Hauerberg
J
J
Schmidt
J F
JF
D000368:Aged; D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020802:Epidural Abscess / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology*; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification