Reverse Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap for an Extensive Soft Tissue Defect Accompanied by Infectious Spondylitis.
10.3340/jkns.2012.52.4.423
- Author:
Chai Min YOO
1
;
Dong Ho KANG
;
Soo Hyun HWANG
;
Kyung Bum PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea. ns4793@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Infectious;
Spondylits;
Latissimus dorsi muscle;
Flap
- MeSH:
Epidural Space;
Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal;
Infection Control;
Muscles;
Neurologic Manifestations;
Spondylitis
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2012;52(4):423-426
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
