Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis after Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy. |
Kyeong Bo Choi, Choon Dae Lee, Sang Ho Lee |
1Department of Neurosurgery, Busan Wooridul Spine Hospital, Busan, Korea. 2Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea. nslcd@yahoo.co.kr |
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ABSTRACT |
We reviewed 9 cases of pyogenic spondylodiscitis following percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD).
Microbiologic cultures revealed 6 causative organisms. Five patients were managed conservatively and four were treated surgically. The mean follow-up period was 20.6 months and the average length of hospitalization was 24 days.
Radiological evidence of spinal fusion was noted and infection was resolved in all patients. Although PELD is a safe and effective procedure, the possibility of pyogenic spondylodiscitis should always be considered. |
Key Words:
Pyogenic spondylodiscitis; Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy |
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