J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1999 Jun;28(6):861-865.

Two Cases of Surgical Treatment of Thoracic Tuberculous Spondylitis: Case Report

• Lee KJ
• Cho CW
• Kim EJ
• Choi BS
• Youn SM

Abstract

Tow surgically treated cases of thoracic tuberculous spondylitis with multievel involvement are presented. Radical debridement produced large deficit in the anterior structures and spinal instability. A reconstruction with mesh cylinder graft and combined anterior instrumentation surgery in one stage operation. Anterior Instrumentation provided immediate stability and protected against development of kyphotic deformity. There was no persistence or recurrence of infection after surgery. The average length of follow up was 24month including 12month, 18month course of chemotherapy.

Keyword

Tuberculosis Spondylitis; Anterior instrumentation; Mesh cylinder

MeSH Terms

Congenital Abnormalities
Debridement
Drug Therapy
Follow-Up Studies
Recurrence
Spondylitis*
Transplants