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case_images: Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): (a) Sagittal T1-weighted; (b) T2-weighted (T2W); and (c) axial T2W MRI sequences showing a T3-T7 spinal epidural abscess with significant cord compression.
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case_images: T10 sensory level, and acute urinary retention (American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Grade A). The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with/without contrast showed a T3- T7 SEA with cord compression [Figure 1].
case_images: Postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): (a) Sagittal T1-weighted, (b) T2-weighted (T2W), and (c) axial T2W MRI sequences done 48 h postoperatively showed good postsurgical appearances with significant evacuation of the epidural empyema and relief of the cord compression. There was a small volume residual cord signal changed at T5-6.
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case_images: T3- T7 laminectomy for evacuation of an extradural empyema; intraoperatively, the findings included thick/organized pus compressing the spinal cord to the left. The postoperative MRI scan showed adequate cord decompression [Figure 2].