Epidural Abscess Following Epidural Block

• Published in: Orthopedics & Traumatology Vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 476 - 479
• Main Authors: Takeshita, Kazuyuki, Hashimoto, Noburo, Miyamoto, Kazuhiko, Asayama, Koh, Tsutsumi, Ryuji
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: West-Japanese Society of Orthopedics & Traumatology 1993

We reported a case of epidural abscess following epidural block. MRI offers a correct, non-invasive and safe method for visualizing the focus, and is expected to be advantageous in the diagnosis of spinal epidural abscesses. Successful treatment was achieved with laminectomy, washing and antibiotics...