[Subcutaneous abscess following epidural catheterization].
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.
Radif
Ahmed
A
Anaestesi- og Operationsafdelingen, Regionshospitalet Viborg, DK-8800 Viborg. ahmedradif@tdcadsl.dk
Dalsgaard
Lars Bech
LB
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
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents