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http://dx.doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2011.50.4.332

Laminotomy with Continuous Irrigation in Patients with Pyogenic Spondylitis in Thoracic and Lumbar Spine  

Kim, Sung-Hyun (Department of Neurosurgery, Chonnam National University Medical School & Research Institute of Medical Sciences)
Lee, Jung-Kil (Department of Neurosurgery, Chonnam National University Medical School & Research Institute of Medical Sciences)
Jang, Jae-Won (Department of Neurosurgery, Chonnam National University Medical School & Research Institute of Medical Sciences)
Seo, Bo-Ra (Department of Neurosurgery, Chonnam National University Medical School & Research Institute of Medical Sciences)
Kim, Tae-Sun (Department of Neurosurgery, Chonnam National University Medical School & Research Institute of Medical Sciences)
Kim, Soo-Han (Department of Neurosurgery, Chonnam National University Medical School & Research Institute of Medical Sciences)
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society / v.50, no.4, 2011 , pp. 332-340 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective : Pyogenic spondylitis often results in acute neurological deterioration requiring adequate surgical intervention and appropriate antibiotic treatment. The purpose of this study was to conduct an analysis of the clinical effect of continuous irrigation via laminotomy in a series of patients with pyogenic spondylitis in thoracic and lumbar spine. Methods : The authors conducted a retrospective investigation of 31 consecutive patients with pyogenic thoracic and lumbar spondylitis who underwent continuous irrigation through laminotomy from 2004 to 2008. The study included 22 men and 9 women, ranging in age from 38 to 78 years (mean 58.1 years). The average follow-up duration was 13.4 months (range, 8-34 months). We performed debridement and abscess removal after simple laminotomy, and then washed out epidural and disc space using a continuous irrigation system. Broad spectrum antibiotics were administered empirically and changed according to the subsequent culture result. Clinical outcomes were based on the low back outcome scale (LBOS), visual analogue scale (VAS) score, and Frankel grade at the last follow-up. Radiological assessment involved plain radiographs, including functional views. Results : Common predisposing factors included local injection for pain therapy, diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure, and liver cirrhosis. Causative microorganisms were identified in 22 cases (70.9%) : Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus spp. were the main organisms. After surgery, LBOS, VAS score, and Frankel grade showed significant improvement in most patients. Spinal stability was maintained during the follow-up period, making secondary reconstructive surgery unnecessary for all patients, except one. Conclusion : Simple laminotomy with continuous irrigation by insertion of a catheter into intervertebral disc space or epidural space was minimally invasive and effective in the treatment of pyogenic spondylitis. This procedure could be a beneficial treatment option in patients with thoracolumbar spondylitis combined with minimal or moderate destructive change of vertebrae.
Keywords
Irrigation; Laminotomy; Pyogenic; Spondylitis; Thoracolumbar;
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