A rare case of spinal epidural abscess: diagnostic challenges and rehabilitation outcomes

• Main Authors: VĂCĂRAȘ Vitalie, ABRUDAN Cristian, ILUȚ Silvina, RAHOVAN Imelda, POPA Ronela, MUREȘANU Fior Dafin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Romanian Association of Balneology, Editura Balneara 2020-09-01
• Series: Balneo Research Journal
• Subjects: spinal epidural abscess; spinal infection; rehabilitation
• Online Access: http://bioclima.ro/Balneo354.pdf

Introduction: Spinal epidural abscess is a rare clinical entity with considerable morbidity. Even with prompt diagnosis and treatment, many patients are left with persistent residual neurological deficits. Case report: The purpose of this article is to report a rare case of primary pyogenic spinal epidural abscess. The patient admitted to our clinic because of lumbar pain of increasing severity and fever. Case management consisted of surgical and medical treatment with antibiotics. Postoperatively, with proper rehabilitation program, he markedly improved. Conclusions: Despite a correct management, spinal epidural abscess is associated with a high degree of morbidity and mortality. Proper treatment, rehabilitation programs and long-term follow-up is critical for a better outcome.