Home > Medical Reference > Encyclopedia (English)

Toggle: English / Spanish

 

Video details

Do Not Remove This Text

Related Content


 

Epidural abscess - Prevention

Alternative Names

Abscess - epidural; Spinal abscess

Prevention:

Treatment of certain infections, such as ear infections, sinusitis, and bloodstream infections, may decrease the risk of an epidural abscess. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent complications.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/27/2006
  • D. Scott Smith, M.D., MSc, DTM&H, Chief of Infectious Disease & Geographic Medicine, Kaiser Redwood City, CA & Adjunct Assistant Professor, Stanford University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.