A Case of Spinal Thoracic Empyema Following Epidural Injection
Journal Title: Istanbul Medical Journal - Year 2019, Vol 20, Issue 2
Abstract
Spinal thoracic empyema is a complicated, important spinal pathology that is seen sporadically or following surgery or trauma. In this report, we aimed to present a case with spinal thoracic empyema following epidural injection and to draw attention to this rare etiologic cause.
Authors and Affiliations
Fergane Memmodova, Esengül Liman, Ufuk Emre, Yeşim Karagöz, Veysel Antar, Orhan Yağız
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