Pyogenic cervical epidural abscess and discitis following stellate ganglion block

Authors
Vadodaria, B Bridgens, J Richmond, M
Citation
B. Vadodaria et al., Pyogenic cervical epidural abscess and discitis following stellate ganglion block, ANAESTHESIA, 56(9), 2001, pp. 871-873
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANAESTHESIA
ISSN journal
00032409 → ACNP
Volume
56
Issue
9
Year of publication
2001
Pages
871 - 873
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-2409(200109)56:9<871:PCEAAD>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
We report a case of epidural abscess and pyogenic cervical discitis, follow ing a stellate ganglion block performed for pain relief. The patient presen ted with quadriplegia 12 days following the stellate ganglion block. Magnet ic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis of an epidural abscess. The pa tient recovered full limb function after surgical drainage. This is the fir st report of cervical epidural abscess as a direct complication of this pro cedure.