The causes and treatment of severe postoperative intraspinal canal infections / 中华骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the causes and treatment of severe intraspinal canal infections after spinal operation. Methods Five cases of severe postoperative intraspinal canal infections were analysed retrospectively. Their causes, clinical courses were studied. The principle of prevention and treatment was summarized. Results All of the cases have good results except one had sequelae of mild disturbance of sensation and motion in both lower limbs. Conclusion 1)Intraspinal canal infection is one of the most severe postoperative complications. Preoperative preparation, aseptic techniques, intraoperative and postoperative treatments is of great importance to prevent severe intraspinal canal infections. 2) Bed rest, systemic support and large-dose of blood brain barrier permeable antibiotics is also very important to treat severe postoperative intraspinal canal infections.