Epidural abscess following epidural steroid and local anaesthetic injection

被引:36
作者
Knight, JW [1 ]
Cordingley, JJ [1 ]
Palazzo, MGA [1 ]
机构
[1] CHARING CROSS HOSP, DEPT INTENS CARE, LONDON W6 8RF, ENGLAND
关键词
anaesthetic techniques; regional; epidural; caudal; complications; epidural abscess; paraplegia;
D O I
10.1111/j.1365-2044.1997.156-az0161.x
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
Epidural abscess is a well-recognised but rare complication of epidural catheter placement. We have found only five previous reports of epidural abscess from noncatheter-related administration of steroids and/or local anaesthetic. We describe a further case which led to critical illness and emphasise the association between diabetes mellitus and epidural infection.
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