Encephalitis as a complication of a spinal-esophageal fistula due to discitis.

Published in: Clinical case reports (2019)

In patients with back or scapular pain, if there is evidence of neurological symptoms, fever, chills, malaise, or other signs of infection, the work-up should consider the possibility of a spinal-esophageal fistula.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
chronic pain
neuropathic pain
pain management
spinal cord injury
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
cerebral ischemia
physical activity
brain injury
postoperative pain