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http://dx.doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2012.52.4.423

Reverse Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap for an Extensive Soft Tissue Defect Accompanied by Infectious Spondylitis  

Yoo, Chai Min (Department of Neurosurgery, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine)
Kang, Dong Ho (Department of Neurosurgery, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine)
Hwang, Soo Hyun (Department of Neurosurgery, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine)
Park, Kyung Bum (Department of Neurosurgery, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine)
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society / v.52, no.4, 2012 , pp. 423-426 More about this Journal
Abstract
Spinal infection is an inflammatory process around the vertebral body, and it can extend to the epidural space, posterior elements and paravertebral soft tissues. Infectious spondylitis is a rare infectious disorder, which is often associated with significant neurologic deficits and mortality. When an extensive soft tissue defect is accompanied by infectious spondylitis, effective infection control and proper coverage of soft tissue are directly connected to successful outcomes. However, it is not simple to choose the appropriate treatment methods for infectious spondylitis accompanied by a soft tissue defect. Herein, we report a case of severe infectious spondylitis that was accompanied by an extensive soft tissue defect which was closed with a reverse latissimus muscle flap after traumatic spinal epidural hemorrhage.
Keywords
Infectious; Spondylits; Latissimus dorsi muscle; Flap;
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