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Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis after Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy

  • Choi, Kyeong-Bo (Department of Neurosurgery, Busan Wooridul Spine Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Choon-Dae (Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Ho (Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital)
  • Received : 2010.04.21
  • Accepted : 2010.11.22
  • Published : 2010.11.28
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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.

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Supported by : Wooridul Spine Foundation

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