A comprehensive clinical analysis of the use of percutaneous endoscopic debridement for the treatment of early lumbar epidural abscesses.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a percutaneous endoscopic debridement and drainage for lumbar infections with early epidural abscesses.

Methods

Eight cases of early epidural abscess underwent lumbar intervertebral space debridement and drainage by percutaneous endoscopic. Laboratory indicators, pathogenic microorganisms and complications were documented, and the ASIA scores were used to assess preoperative and postoperative neurological function changes. Additionally, the VAS was used to evaluate the therapeutic effect.

Results

The average duration of the drainage tube was 11.25 ± 3.96 days (7-20 days), and the epidural abscess was eliminated after the tube was taken out. Postoperative CRP (14.40 ± 12.50 mg/L) and ESR (48.

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10461046 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature