Fatal epidural abscess from diabetic foot disease
Infection is a common complication of advanced diabetic foot disease, increasing the risk of acute admission and amputation. It is less well-known that foot ulceration and osteomyelitis may cause bacteraemia-associated hematogenous seeding and subsequent epidural abscess formation. Here we describe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports |
| Online Access: | https://edm.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/edm/2021/1/EDM20-0129.xml |