Spinal subdural Staphylococcus aureus abscess: case report and review of the literature

Vural M., Arslantas A., Adapinar B., Kiremitci A., Usluer G., Cuong B., ...Daha Fazla

ACTA NEUROLOGICA SCANDINAVICA, cilt.112, sa.5, ss.343-346, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Editöre Mektup
  • Cilt numarası: 112 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.2005.00496.x
  • Dergi Adı: ACTA NEUROLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.343-346
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: spinal infection, Staphylococcus aureus, spinal subdural abscess, EPIDURAL ABSCESS, DERMAL SINUS, EMPYEMA, SECONDARY, MANAGEMENT
  • Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Spinal subdural abscesses (SSA) are rare and to date only 57 cases have been reported. The exact incidence of the SSA is unknown. The most affected region is the thoraco-lumbar spine and the most common bacterial source is Staphylococcus aureus. The timing for magnetic resonance imaging is very important in these patients. Because early diagnosis and emergent treatment is vital to prevent the formation or progression of neurologic deficits.