Abscess Therapy

Research from Abant Izzet Baysal University, Department of Neurosurgery in the area of abscess therapy published

Published in Telemedicine Law Weekly, April 10th, 2010

Current study results from the report, 'Cervical epidural abscess in haemodialysis patients by catheter related infection: report of two cases,' have been published. "Despite advances in neuroimaging and neurosurgical treatment modalities, spinal epidural abscess remains a challenging problem. Early diagnosis is often difficult and treatment is always delayed," researchers in Bolu, Turkey report.

"Spinal epidural abscess usually develops in patients with predisposing factors such as IV drug abuse, senillity, diabetes mellitus, spinal attempts, alcoholism, immunosuppression, liver diseases and catheterizations. It is rarely seen in cervical region. A successful treatment...

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Source: Telemedicine Law Weekly (2010-04-10)

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