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Epidural abscess as a complication of coronary angioplasty: A rare but dangerous complication

✍ Scribed by Oriscello, Ralph G. ;Fineman, Sanford ;Vigario, Jose C. ;Robertello, Michael E.

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
1994
Tongue
English
Weight
258 KB
Volume
33
Category
Article
ISSN
0098-6569

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✦ Synopsis

We report a rare case of lumbosacral epidural abscess as a complication of coronary angioplasty in a 56-year-old male. We outline the mechanism of the abscess and the need for increased awareness and swift management of this entity.

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