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case_images: Postoperative photograph of our patient showing the insertion site and tunneled trach with a purulent discharge that was noted on postoperative day 5.
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case_images: On POD 5, the tunneled insertion site was noted to be erythematous with a purulent discharge (Fig. 1).
case_images: Magnetic resonance imaging of the spine obtained on postoperative day 10 demonstrating a complex epidural fluid collection with abscess formation from C5 to the sacrum (abscess).
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case_images: MRI of the spine demonstrated a complex epidural fluid collection from C5 to the sacrum which was concerning for an infectious process or abscess (Fig. 2). MRI of the brain was negative.