Spinal Discitis and Epidural Abscess (Elements in Emergency Neurosurgery) - Hardcover

Damjan Veljanoski , Pragnesh Bhatt

 
9781009494823: Spinal Discitis and Epidural Abscess (Elements in Emergency Neurosurgery)
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ISBN 10: 1009494821 ISBN 13: 9781009494823
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2024

Synopsis

Spinal infections (SI) affect disc, vertebral, and adjacent tissues. Diagnosis delayed due to nonspecific symptoms, must suspect SI early.

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About the Author

Spinal infections (SIs) are rare conditions affecting the intervertebral disc, vertebral body and/or adjacent spinal tissues. The lumbar region is most commonly involved, followed by the thoracic and cervical regions. Patients present with varied, non-specific clinical features leading to diagnostic and treatment delays. Clinicians need to have a low threshold to suspect SI. In this Element, two real-life cases of patients with SIs will be presented first. Core knowledge will be reviewed next, followed by diagnostic pitfalls and clinical pearls. Finally, the 'typical' clinical workflow for a patient with SI will be presented and the various treatment options will be explored.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1009494821
ISBN 13 
9781009494823
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
75

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