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Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1979;22(5):403-406. Published online May 15, 1979.

Spinal Epidural Abscess: A case in a 15months old child with recovery.

Sang Min Seong¹, Churl Jin Park¹, Jung Il Kim¹, Mahn Kyoo Yang¹, Sang Won Lee², Young Soo Ha²

¹Department of Pediatrics, Catholic Medical College, Seoul, Korea.
²Department of Neurosurgery, Catholic Medical College, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Spinal epidural abscess is one of the rare disease, especially in child. We had experienced a case in 15 months old who was diagnosed by spinal tapping and epidurogram. Total laminectomy of L 1-2 and drainage of the abscess was successfuly performed and he recovered without residual symtoms after operation. A brief review of literatures was made.

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