Infectious Spondylitis following Kyphoplasty: A case report / 대한통증학회지
The Korean Journal of Pain
;
: 219-223, 2007.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-175944
ABSTRACT
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are well-known, useful techniques for the treatment of painful vertebral compression fractures. Although the risk associated with these procedures is low, serious complications can occur. Of these complications, infection is even rarer, however, when it does occur, it is difficult to manage and can become life-threatening. We describe here a case of infectious spondylitis with epidural inflammation that occurred after performing kyphoplasty in a patient who had a thoracic vertebra compression fracture. We reviewed other case and literatures. Extreme asepsis of the operating theater, screening and treatment for systemic infection prior to the procedure, as well as the use of appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis are strongly recommended when conducting kyphoplasty to prevent infection.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Spine
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Spondylitis
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Asepsis
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Mass Screening
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis
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Fractures, Compression
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Vertebroplasty
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Kyphoplasty
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Inflammation
Type of study:
Screening study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Pain
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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