Diagnostic Delays Are Common, and Classic Presentations Are Rare in Spinal Epidural Abscess

Introduction: Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare surgical emergency of the spine that can result in permanent neurological injury if not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. Because early presentation can appear similar to benign back or neck pain, delays in diagnosis may be relatively com...

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Main Authors: Edward J. Durant, Sarabeth Copos, Bruce F. Folck, Meredith Anderson, Meena S. Ghiya, Erik R. Hofmann, Peter Vuong, Judy Shan, Mamata Kene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2025-02-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/15t8q6sk
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