Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2918433 Heart, Lung and Circulation 2014 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

We report a case of thoracic epidural extension of an infected extra-pleural and chest wall haematoma with evidence of spinal cord compression and signs of cauda equina. Emergency spinal cord decompression with laminectomy followed by thoracotomy was performed.

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Epidural Extension of Infected Chest Wall Haematoma and Empyema Causing Spinal Cord Compression
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