Comparison of Pyogenic Spondylitis and Tuberculous Spondylitis
Asian Spine Journal
; : 216-223, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
Pyogenic spondylitis and tuberculous spondylitis are common causes of spinal infection. It is difficult to differentiate tuberculous spondylitis and pyogenic spondylitis clinically and radiologically. Recently magnetic resonance imaging has been reported to be beneficial for early diagnosis and differential diagnosis of the spondylitis, and is being used extensively for diagnosis. However, the diagnosis must be considered in combination with corresponding changes in clinical manifestations, radiological findings, blood and tissue cultures and histopathological findings. Conservative treatments, including antimicrobial medications, are started initially. Surgical treatments, which include anterior or posterior approach, single-stage or two-stage surgery, with or without instrumentation, may be performed as indicated.
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Main subject:
Spondylitis
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Early Diagnosis
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Diagnosis
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Diagnosis, Differential
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Asian Spine Journal
Year:
2014
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Article