doi: 10.1016/j.icvts.2004.01.007.
Spinal cord compression and epidural abscess extension of pleural empyema
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Spinal cord compression and epidural abscess extension of pleural empyema
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg.
2004 Jun.
Abstract
We report a case of epidural extension of pleural empyema with cord compression and neurologic deficit. Surgical decompression was required and emergency bilateral laminectomy was performed with removal of abscess and granulation tissue. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus grew in cultures of pleural and epidural specimens and appropriate intravenous antibiotics were started. In spite of early diagnosis and rapid management the patient suffered severe sequelae.
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