The incidence of spinal epidural abscesses is increasing. What is more, they are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Advances in diagnostic imaging and antibiotic therapies have made earlier diagnosis and nonoperative management feasible in appropriately selected patients. Nonoperative treatment also has the advantage of lower immediate healthcare charges; however, it is unknown whether initial nonoperative care leads to higher healthcare charges long term.

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硬膜外脓肿的手术治疗是否会增加治疗后 1 年内的医疗支出？

脊髓硬膜外脓肿的发病率正在增加。更重要的是，它们与高发病率和死亡率有关。诊断成像和抗生素治疗的进步使得对适当选择的患者进行早期诊断和非手术治疗成为可能。非手术治疗还具有较低的即时医疗费用的优点；然而，尚不清楚最初的非手术治疗是否会导致长期医疗费用增加。