Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis after Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy.
10.3340/jkns.2010.48.5.455
- Author:
Kyeong Bo CHOI
1
;
Choon Dae LEE
;
Sang Ho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Busan Wooridul Spine Hospital, Busan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pyogenic spondylodiscitis;
Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy
- MeSH:
Discitis;
Diskectomy;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hospitalization;
Humans;
Spinal Fusion
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2010;48(5):455-460
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
