Korean J Spine.  2011 Sep;8(3):221-224. 10.14245/kjs.2011.8.3.221.

Extensive Spinal Epidural Abscess: The Usefulness of Minimal Invasive Surgical Technique using Epidural Irrigation Catheter

• Kim JS
• Sung KH
• Cho YW
• Kim KH
• Bae SD

• KMID: 2070958
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2011.8.3.221

Abstract

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare infection but may be devastating and fatal. We describe a case of a42-year-old male who presented with a posteriorly located SEA extending from C2 to the sacrum with severe neurologic deficits. We had the emergency surgery with the minimal invasive technique using epidural irrigation catheter, and then obtained an excellent recovery. The purpose of this report introduces the usefulness of minimal invasive surgical technique for extensive SEA.

Keyword

Spinal epidural abscess; Minimal invasive surgical technique

MeSH Terms

Catheters
Emergencies
Epidural Abscess
Humans
Male
Neurologic Manifestations
Sacrum