Staphylococcal infection of the odontoid peg.
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چکیده
An epidural abscess secondary to osteomyelitis of the odontoid peg produced a sudden left-sided weakness. Appropriate antibiotics, transoral evacuation of the pus and subsequent posterior atlanto-axial fusion were associated with a full recovery.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 68 795 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992