title: [Subcutaneous abscess following epidural catheterization].
abstract: A case of subcutaneous abscess and meningitis symptoms after insertion of epidural catheter is presented. The symptoms were pain at the site of insertion two days after insertion, later fever and neck rigidity. Treatment is surgical intervention after appropriate diagnostics by magnetic resonance imaging, and administration of appropriate antibiotics.
authors.affiliation: Anaestesi- og Operationsafdelingen, Regionshospitalet Viborg, DK-8800 Viborg. ahmedradif@tdcadsl.dk
authors.forename: Ahmed
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Radif
authors.forename: Lars Bech
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Dalsgaard
mesh_terms: D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004322:Drainage; D020802:Epidural Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008582:Meningitis, Aseptic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D016920:Meningitis, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D013129:Spinal Puncture; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents