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Epidural abscess after combined spinal-epidural block

We report the first case of abscess formation after combined spinal-epidural block (CSE). Penetation of the dura in CSE may constitute an addtional risk of subarachnoid spread of bacteria when post-puncture epidural infection is present.

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Main Authors: Schröter, Jens (Author) , Djamba, wa Djamba (Author) , Hoffmann, Volker (Author) , Bach, Alfons (Author) , Motsch, Johann (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 1997
In: Canadian journal of anesthesia
Year: 1997, Volume: 44, Issue: 3, Pages: 300-304
ISSN:1496-8975
DOI:10.1007/BF03015368
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03015368
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Author Notes:Jens Schröter, Djamba wa Djamba, Volker Hoffmann, Alfons Bach, Johann Motsch
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Summary:We report the first case of abscess formation after combined spinal-epidural block (CSE). Penetation of the dura in CSE may constitute an addtional risk of subarachnoid spread of bacteria when post-puncture epidural infection is present.
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ISSN:1496-8975
DOI:10.1007/BF03015368

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