Reinas, RAlves, ÓLKitumba, DBaptista, AM2024-02-142024-02-142023J Craniovertebr Junction Spine . 2023 Oct-Dec;14(4):438-441.http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/49840Spinal epidural empyema (SEE) is a severe infectious disease of the spine which may cause significant morbidity and mortality. Surgical drainage of the empyema is a key feature. However, approach-related morbidity may be significant in very extensive collections. We present the case of a 55-year-old female with an empyema due to methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus spawning from C2 to S1. She underwent drainage of the pus through skip-level laminectomies and catheter epidural saline irrigation. The technique described was both safe and effective at treating the SEE, and the patient returned to normal life.engEmpiemaDoenças da Coluna VertebralEmpyemaSpinal Diseasesjournal article10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_109_23