Turkish Neurosurgery
2006 , Vol 16 , Num 1
Multilevel Thoracic Spinal Epidural Abscess: Case Report
Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
We report a case of multilevel thoracic spinal epidural abscess without any
evidence of predisposing factors. Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
was identified as the causal pathogen. Infection was managed with surgical
debridement and a prolonged course of antibiotic therapy.
Keywords :
Spinal epidural abscess