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MRI-longitudinal view, five days after epidural catheter insertion, showing L3-4 epidural abscess (arrow).
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Axial MRI of lumbar epidural abscess.
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Image of lumbar epidural abscess during surgery.
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Since there were no changes in symptoms in the patient after using antibiotics, after two days, surgery was indicated to remove the absces and, clean the epidural area (Figure 3).