RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Spondylodiscitis developing after epidural catheter use by direct contamination
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 659
OP 661
VO 26
IS 4
A1 Erol, Fatih S.
A1 Kaplan, Metin
A1 Kizirgil, Ahmet
A1 Ozveren, Mehmet F.
YR 2005
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/26/4/659.abstract
AB Spondylodiscitis is a rare but serious complication of epidural catheter use. It is controversial as to which mechanism is responsible for development of this complication. It may develop due to direct contamination or hematogenous spreading. We report a 54-year-old woman who developed spondylodiscitis after epidural catheter was inserted and to whom analgesic and steroid treatment was given for chronic lumbar pain. In this case, each of 2 pathological mechanisms may be responsible. The diagnostic methods, mechanisms and management are discussed.