Epidural abscesses
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Epidural abscesses.
Until recently epidural abscess was considered a rare, almost theoretical, complication of central nerve block, but anecdotal reports suggest that this is no longer the case. Thus a review of the risk factors, pathogenesis, clinical features and outcome of this condition is appropriate, the primary aim being to make recommendations on best anaesthetic practice to minimize the risk of this serio...
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Anaesthesia
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0007-0912
DOI: 10.1093/bja/ael123