Surgical management of spinal tuberculosis in Papua New Guinea.
- Author:
W Matui Kaptigau
;
J B Koiri
;
Isi H Kevau
;
J V Rosenfeld
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Surgical aspects;
Tuberculosis;
Papua New Guinea;
Chemotherapy-Oncologic Procedure;
Transmitted by
- From:
Papua and New Guinea medical journal
2007;50(1-2):25-32
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Two cases of spinal tuberculosis (TB) presented with deteriorating myelopathy despite chemotherapy. Surgery of anterior decompression and fusion was successfully carried out resulting in both the patients ambulating and being continent on discharge. This highlights the importance of early surgery and a multidisciplinary approach to the management of this condition.
