Diagnostic Delays Are Common, and Classic Presentations Are Rare in Spinal Epidural Abscess
In an integrated healthcare system, 71% of patients with spinal epidural abscess had potentially related ambulatory care or emergency visits in the 30 days prior to diagnosis. Diagnosis of SEA remains challenging, with multiple visits common before the diagnosis is clear.
Authors
- Mamata V. Kene (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7493-8438)
- Meena S. Ghiya
- Edward J. Durant (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2039-2788)
- Judy Shan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3596-3240)
- Meredith L. Anderson
- Peter Vuong
- Erik R. Hofmann
- Bruce F. Folck
- Sarabeth Copos
Institutions
- Kaiser Permanente (US)
- University of California, San Francisco (US)
- Colorado Permanente Medical Group (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2025-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5811/westjem.24985
- Primary Topic
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Kaiser Permanente