Experience with the suction-irrigation technique in the management of spinal epidural infection.

Publication/Presentation Date

6-1-1983

Abstract

Nine patients with spinal epidural infection were managed with the suction-irrigation technique with excellent healing of the incision by primary intention in every case. The patients have been followed for 3 to 40 months. One patient developed a subcutaneous stitch abscess, which was treated by removal of the suture material. The surgical technique is described.

Volume

12

Issue

6

First Page

678

Last Page

679

ISSN

0148-396X

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

6877549

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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