Fatal epidural abscess with meningitis: a rare complication of colorectal surgery.

Conclusion: Colo-epidural fistula can occur as a consequence of colorectal anastomotic leakage. Prior to frank neurology symptoms and sepsis, patients may present with only a low-grade fever. Without prompt and aggressive management of colo-epidural infection, this severe complication can lead to paraplegia and death. PMID: 31311450 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Chirurgica Belgica - Category: Surgery Tags: Acta Chir Belg Source Type: research