Occipitocervical fusion complicated with cerebellar abscess: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Occipitocervical (OC) fusion is indicated for OC instability and other conditions. Surgical complications include infection, malunion, and instrument failure.

Case presentation

We described a patient who underwent OC fusion and subsequently developed complication of cerebellar abscess and obstructive hydrocephalus. A 63-year-old male patient had been suffering from long-term neck pain and limb numbness and weakness. Cervical spine examination revealed tight stenosis at C1 level and instability in the C1-C2 joints. A C1 laminectomy with OC fusion was performed, and the patient was discharged. Unfortunately, a few days later, he went to the emergency department and complained of persistent dizziness, vomiting, and unsteady gait. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic

SUBMITTER: Lee CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7049210 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature