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Acute Spinal Epidural Abscess
1Royal Hobart Hospital.
Abstract:
Acute spinal epidural abscess is described in two patients. In the patient in whom the abscess was recognized early and decompression effected a complete recovery of cord function occurred, whereas in the second case, where recognition and treatment were delayed, permanent damage was the end-result. Severe back pain with evidence of infection must be checked frequently for neurological evidence of deterioration.
Summary:
1. Two cases of acute spinal epidural abscess are reported. 2. Complete recovery followed early drainage in one case. 3. Late diagnosis in the second case was attended by a poor result. 4. The development of severe pain in the back with signs of infection may merge almost imperceptibly with the onset of neurological signs and symptoms.
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