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Postgrad Med J 1988;64:603-605 doi:10.1136/pgmj.64.754.603
  • Research Article

Paraplegia caused by spinal epidural abscess.

  1. G. C. Stephanides,
  2. R. M. Gibson
  1. Department of Neurosurgery, Leeds General Infirmary, UK.

      Abstract

      Two patients with spinal epidural abscess, but with different neurological outcomes, are presented. The pathogenesis, clinical features and current treatment are reviewed. The need for early diagnosis is once again stressed.

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