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Epidural spinal abscesses.

K Dei-Anang1, U Hase, K Schürmann

  • 1Neurosurgical Department, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, West Germany.

Neurosurgical Review
|January 1, 1990
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Peridural empyemas, often caused by Staphylococcus aureus, can lead to severe neurological deficits. Prompt surgical decompression and antibiotics offer a good prognosis for patients with spinal epidural abscesses.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Spinal Surgery

Background:

  • Peridural empyemas, or spinal epidural abscesses, are serious infections.
  • These infections can cause significant neurological impairment, including motor dysfunction and radiating pain.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes of peridural empyema cases.
  • To analyze the microbiological findings in patients with spinal epidural abscesses.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of laminectomy and antibiotic therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of fifteen peridural empyema cases.
  • Surgical intervention via laminectomy.

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  • Systemic antibiotic administration.
  • Microbiological analysis for pathogen identification.

    • Main Results:

    • Staphylococcus aureus was the most common pathogen, identified in 11 cases.
    • 12 patients presented with lower extremity motor dysfunction and radiating spinal pain.
    • 9 patients recovered fully, 2 showed major improvement, and 1 patient died.
    • Three patients with paraplegia achieved recovery from the primary infection.

    Conclusions:

    • Laminectomy combined with systemic antibiotics is an effective treatment for peridural empyemas.
    • Early intervention is associated with favorable neurological recovery.
    • Staphylococcus aureus is a predominant causative agent, necessitating targeted antibiotic therapy.