Two Cases of Surgical Treatment of Thoracic Tuberculous Spondylitis: Case Report
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 861-865, 1999.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-10469
ABSTRACT
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.
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Main subject:
Recurrence
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Spondylitis
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Congenital Abnormalities
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Follow-Up Studies
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Transplants
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Debridement
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Drug Therapy
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
1999
Type:
Article
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