Spontaneous spinal epidural abscess in patients 50 years of age and older: a 15-year institutional perspective and review of the literature (original) (raw)
2014, Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine
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This study investigates spontaneous spinal epidural abscesses (SEA) in patients aged 50 and older, analyzing 82 cases treated over 15 years at Duke University Medical Center. The findings underscore the poor prognosis associated with increasing age, the varied outcomes based on surgical versus non-surgical management, and the prevalent underlying pathogens, notably methicillin-sensitive and resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The results highlight critical prognostic factors influencing treatment outcomes, which can guide clinical decision-making in this older patient demographic.
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