Although the epidural abscess was initially treated with antibiotic (cefozopran) for 5 days, he subsequently developed motor weakness, paresthesia and urinary retention.
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Back pain (83%, 10/12) was the most common clinical presentation, followed by paraparesis (50%, 6/12), radiating pain (33%, 4/12), and urinary retention (25%, 3/12).
[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Any complaint or finding regarding new onset of sphincter dysfunction (urinary retention or incontinence) should be considered a gigantic red flag for compression of the spinal
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