| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3059457 | Journal of Clinical Neuroscience | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Holospinal epidural abscess (HEA) is an extremely rare condition in which spinal epidural abscesses extend from the cervical to the sacral spine. We report two patients who presented with myelopathy secondary to HEA. Both patients underwent urgent surgical decompression and abscess drainage, and had significant improvement in neurological function. We discuss the surgical management strategies and briefly review the literature regarding HEA.
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Authors
Darryl Lau, John Maa, Praveen V. Mummaneni, Dean Chou,