Adjacent level spondylodiscitis in a patient with thoracic spondylodiscitis: A case report and review of the literature - 28/02/18
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Abstract |
Introduction |
Adjacent level spondylodiscitis (ALS) after primary surgery for thoracic spondylodiscitis is a very rare condition.
Case report |
We report the case of a 76-year-old man with this pathology. A first posterior minimally invasive approach combined with anterior approach to the thoracic spine was safely performed for thoracic spondylodiscitis. More than a year later, exploration of recurrent symptoms with 18FDG PET scan helped to diagnose ALS. Further surgery was performed. At 3-year follow-up examination showed no recurrence of the infection.
Discussion |
ALS should be suspected during recurrent symptoms after spinal fusion surgery. Evaluation should be based on the results of 18FDG PET scan and surgery.
Conclusion |
Bacterial and histopathological analyses combined with an increase of spine fixation and adapted antimicrobial therapy are a safe management for ALS.
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