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Cervical spinal epidural abscesses. A report on five cases.

R Piccolo1, M Passanisi, I Chiaramonte

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Garibaldi, S. Carrò, San Luigi, Ascoli Tomaselli Hospital, Catania, Italy.

Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences
|September 24, 1999
PubMed
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This study on non-tuberculous cervical spinal epidural abscesses found that surgical drainage is crucial for preventing neurological decline. Outcomes were poorer in patients with diabetes or extensive spinal involvement.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Non-tuberculous cervical spinal epidural abscesses are rare but serious conditions.
  • This case series focuses on elderly patients, highlighting specific risk factors and diagnostic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on a series of five cases of non-tuberculous cervical spinal epidural abscesses.
  • To analyze etiological factors, diagnostic methods, surgical approaches, and prognostic indicators.

Main Methods:

  • Case series review of five patients with non-tuberculous cervical spinal epidural abscesses.
  • Diagnosis confirmed by Gadolinium-enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
  • Surgical debridement performed via anterior or posterior approaches based on lesion location and extent.

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Main Results:

  • Patients were elderly (seventh decade), with two having refractory diabetes mellitus.
  • Retropharyngeal abscess was a significant risk factor; Staphylococcus aureus was the most common pathogen.
  • Surgical outcomes were negatively impacted by diabetes, high cervical involvement (above C4), or lesions spanning over three vertebral levels.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt surgical drainage is essential for non-tuberculous cervical spinal epidural abscesses to avert neurological deterioration.
  • Factors such as diabetes, lesion level, and extent significantly influence surgical prognosis.