Spinal epidural abscess as a complication of duodenolumbar fistula. A case report.

The characteristic delay in diagnosis and treatment of spinal epidural abscess of unusual presentation in a patient with significant comorbidities often results in permanent neurologic deficits. Fortunately, in the case reported here, the patient made a complete recovery. Rapid diagnosis and intervention are essential, because degree of recovery is proportional to the extent of the neurologic deficit present before surgery.