Open AccessPyogenic discitis with an epidural abscess after cervical analgesic discography: A case report
Author(s) -
Bing Wu,
Xin He,
Baogan Peng
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i11.2318
Subject(s) - medicine , discitis , discography , neck pain , epidural abscess , surgery , complication , abscess , magnetic resonance imaging , epidural space , intervertebral disk , back pain , pathological , analgesic , radiology , anesthesia , lumbar , alternative medicine , pathology
Chronic neck pain is a common clinical problem. It has long been considered that degenerative cervical disc is an important source of chronic neck pain. In the clinic, cervical discography is thought to be a useful and safe method to distinguish aging discs from pathological discs, and the probability of complications caused by it is really rare. However, once complication occurs, it is likely to cause fatal consequences to patients. Therefore, accurate judgment and effective treatment are crucial.