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An epidural abscess due to resistant Staphylococcus aureus following epidural catheterisation
Author(s) -
Yuste M.,
Canet J.,
Garcia M.,
Gil M. A.,
Vidal F.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1997.30-az028.x
Subject(s) - medicine , epidural abscess , staphylococcus aureus , complication , surgery , epidural space , abscess , catheter , anesthesia , spinal epidural abscess , biology , bacteria , genetics
We report a case of abscess formation after epidural analgesia, a rare complication that developed in our patient 13 days after placement of a thoracic epidural catheter for patient controlled analgesia. Culture of the pus grew methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus . Although early diagnosis and rapid management have been reported to yield a satisfactory outcome, the case we describe ended in severe sequelae.