A New Classification System is Helpful in Diagnosing Intracranial Complications of Acute Mastoiditis in CT
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DOI: 10.1007/s00062-017-0617-5
Abstract: PurposeTo assess the usefulness of the new computed tomography (CT) classification criteria proposed by Horowitz et al. and their effect on inter-observer agreement when estimating intracranial complications of acute mastoiditis.MethodsIn this study 53 contrast-enhanced CT scans of… read more here.
Keywords: intracranial complications; old method; complications acute; acute mastoiditis ... See more keywords
Should the Presence of Spondylodiscitis Alter the Surgical Treatment of Patients with Symptomatic Ventral Cervical Epidural Abscesses? An Institutional Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.02.103
Abstract: BACKGROUND Spinal epidural abscess is a rare pathology with an incidence that has tripled in the past two decades. Ventral cervical epidural abscesses (vCEA) of the cervical spine pose particular treatment challenges due to the… read more here.
Keywords: presence; cervical epidural; ventral cervical; treatment ... See more keywords
Outcome of Surgical Treatment of Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Abscesses for a 10-year Period.
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DOI: 10.3897/folmed.62.e49902
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Spinal epidural abscess is uncommon but potentially debilitating infection. Delay in early diagnosis may be associated with increased morbidity and mortality despite recent advances in medicine. AIM To present the clinical course and outcome… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; spontaneous spinal; epidural abscess; treatment spontaneous ... See more keywords