ACDF versus corpectomy in octogenarians with cervical epidural abscess: early complications and outcomes with 2 years of follow-up

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Cervical spinal epidural abscess (CSEA) is a rare but serious condition, requiring urgent treatment to prevent neurological deterioration.
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Octogenarians are at higher risk for CSEA due to comorbidities, necessitating careful consideration of surgical options like ACDF and corpectomy.
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The study aimed to compare early complications and outcomes of ACDF versus corpectomy in octogenarians with ventrally located CSEA.
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Data were collected from 31 patients aged ≥ 80 years, focusing on demographics, comorbidities, surgical details, and postoperative outcomes.
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Statistical analysis revealed significant findings regarding morbidity and mortality rates, although the small sample size limited multivariate analysis.

Acta Neurochirurgica

by Pavlina Lenga, Gelo Gülec, Awais Akbar Bajwa, Mohammed Issa, Karl Kiening, Andreas W. Unterberg, Basem Ishak
January 11, 2023

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