Epidural abscess as a complication of coronary angioplasty: A rare but dangerous complication

1 September 1994

journal article
case report
Published by Wiley in Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis

Vol. 33 (1) , 36-38
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.1810330110

Abstract

We report a rare case of lumbosacral epidural abscess as a complication of coronary angioplasty in a 56-year-old male. We outline the mechanism of the abscess and the need for increased awareness and swift management of this entity.

Keywords

EPIDURAL ABSCESS
ANGIOPLASTY COMPLICATION

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