Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare condition; consequently, the clinical significance of early diagnosis often is overlooked. The challenge with SEA is not its treatment, but achieving early ...

It rapidly and accurately identifies inflammatory foci, the extent of epidural and paraspinal involvement, the predominant location of the abscess, and, frequently, determines the surgical approach.

Correspondence to Dr W Brinjikji, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, OL1-112 SMH, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; Brinjikji.waleed{at}mayo.edu Spinal epidural arteriovenous fistulas ...

Incision and drainage of the pus Needle aspiration (withdrawing through a needle) of pus Tonsillectomy A tonsillectomy is rarely needed. Typically, the pus is removed and antibiotics continued for 10 ...

After pus aspiration, the patient’s respiratory distress was relieved, and he could lie supine. The airway was secured by direct laryngoscopy, and the otolaryngologist did further drainage of the deep ...

A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. To reduce the risk of complications, a person should seek treatment for a tooth ...

An infection of the lungs called aspiration pneumonia may also occur, as can malnutrition and dehydration. To avoid these dysphagia-related complications, the evaluation of neurological illness often ...