Epidural abscess complicating epidural anesthesia and analgesia: An analysis of the literature

Background: Epidural abscess is a serious complication of epidural block. Because of its low incidence, the risk factors and the symptoms and cause of epidural abscess related to epidural anesthesia and analgesia are not well known by anesthesiologists.

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