Pyogenic spondylodiscitis: An overview

• Main Authors: G.S. Skaf (Author), N.T. Domloj (Author), M.G. Fehlings (Author), C.H. Bouclaous (Author), A.S. Sabbagh (Author), Z.A. Kanafani (Author), S.S. Kanj (Author)
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• 出版: Elsevier, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary: Although uncommon, spontaneous and postoperative pyogenic spondylodiscitis entail major morbidity and may be associated with serious long-term sequelae. A review of the literature was done to advance our understanding of the diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of these infections.The principl...