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Dr slosar, my dad is 79 and diabetic. he has been diagnosed with spinal infection with epidural and bilateral psosas abscess. non-surgicaloption safe?
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No: This is a very dangerous infection and it needs to be treated as quickly as possible. Sometimes abscesses are treated with just antibiotics and monitoring, but they must be thoroughly evaluated with every option on the table.
Answered 12/30/2016
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Perhaps: A highly specialized question for an experienced neurosurgeon. Good luck!
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