A patient developed fever and severe back pain following a surgery done under spinal anaesthesia. On examination a fluctuant swelling is noted at the site of spinal anesthesia. Non-contrast CT scan of the region showed a hypodense soft tissue mass and a diagnosis of epidural abcess is made. What is the treatment of choice in a case of epidural abscess?
A patient developed fever and severe back pain following a surgery done under spinal anaesthesia. On examination a fluctuant swelling is noted at the site of spinal anesthesia. Non-contrast CT scan of the region showed a hypodense soft tissue mass and a diagnosis of epidural abcess is made. What is the treatment of choice in a case of epidural abscess?
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A patient developed fever and severe back pain following a surgery done under spinal anaesthesia. On examination a fluctuant swelling is noted at the site of spinal anesthesia. Non-contrast CT scan of the region showed a hypodense soft tissue mass and a diagnosis of epidural abcess is made. What is the treatment of choice in a case of epidural abscess?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Immediate surgical evacuation
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