ABSTRACT
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin, continues to present a serious challenge to human health. However, there are no reports addressing multidrug-resistant tuberculous spondylitis in Korea. We report a case of multidrug-resistant tuberculous spondylitis at L2-L3 in a 30-year-old woman.
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Adult , Humans , Drug Resistance, Multiple , Isoniazid , Korea , Rifampin , Spondylitis , Tuberculosis , Tuberculosis, Multidrug-ResistantABSTRACT
Tow surgically treated cases of thoracic tuberculous spondylitis with multievel involvement are presented. Radical debridement produced large deficit in the anterior structures and spinal instability. A reconstruction with mesh cylinder graft and combined anterior instrumentation surgery in one stage operation. Anterior Instrumentation provided immediate stability and protected against development of kyphotic deformity. There was no persistence or recurrence of infection after surgery. The average length of follow up was 24month including 12month, 18month course of chemotherapy.