Surgical management of ventrally located cervical epidural abscess: A comparative analysis between patients aged 18-64 years and ≥65 years

CONCLUSIONS: Emergency surgical evacuation should be undertaken for CSEA in the presence of acute neurological deterioration regardless of the age. Factors, such as age, comorbidities, and neurological status on admission appear to be important predictors of disease outcomes. However, the risk profile of younger patients should not be …