Chronic postoperative epidural abscess with ascending neuromyotonia.
Clinicians are reminded that epidural abscesses may not follow epidural space violation, may present a confusing constellation of back pain and paraparesis, and may have serious consequences if not diagnosed accurately and managed aggressively with spinal decompression.
Diaz
James H
JH
Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans 70112, USA. jdiaz@lsuhsc.edu
D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D020802:Epidural Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D020386:Isaacs Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*