Knight J W, Cordingley J J, Palazzo M G
Department of Intensive Care, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK.
Anaesthesia. 1997 Jun;52(6):576-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1997.156-az0161.x.
Epidural abscess is a well-recognised but rare complication of epidural catheter placement. We have found only five previous reports of epidural abscess from noncatheter-related administration of steroids and/or local anaesthetic. We describe a further case which led to critical illness and emphasise the association between diabetes mellitus and epidural infection.