INTRODUCTION: Spinal epidural abscess is an uncommon entity, especially in the cervical region. CASE REPORT: We report a patient with epidural abscess, vertebral osteomyelitis and discitis in the cervical spine that was caused by iatrogenic perforation of the pharynx during diagnostic oesophagoscopy, which has not been recorded previously in the literature. CONCLUSION: Cervical spinal epidural abscess may be caused by iatrogenic perforation of pharyngeal wall during diagnostic oesophagoscopy. Early diagnosis with an MRI and surgical treatment with antimicrobial chemotherapy are keys to successful management of this rare and life-threatening complication.
INTRODUCTION: Spinal epidural abscess is an uncommon entity, especially in the cervical region. CASE REPORT: We report a patient with epidural abscess, vertebral osteomyelitis and discitis in the cervical spine that was caused by iatrogenic perforation of the pharynx during diagnostic oesophagoscopy, which has not been recorded previously in the literature. CONCLUSION: Cervical spinal epidural abscess may be caused by iatrogenic perforation of pharyngeal wall during diagnostic oesophagoscopy. Early diagnosis with an MRI and surgical treatment with antimicrobial chemotherapy are keys to successful management of this rare and life-threatening complication.
Authors: Dale C Ekbom; Joanna D-Elia; Brandon Isaacson; Frank Lamarca; Douglas B Chepeha; Carol R Bradford Journal: Head Neck Date: 2005-06 Impact factor: 3.147
Authors: H Kakarlapudi; S Speirs; A P Lal; D Alaie; R Petrillo; M B Ashraf; B Kolanuvada; M Bhargava Journal: Clin Med Insights Case Rep Date: 2015-12-20