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KMID : 1001920100480050455
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2010 Volume.48 No. 5 p.455 ~ p.460
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Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis after Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
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Choi Kyeong-Bo
Lee Choon-Dae
Lee Sang-Ho
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Pyogenic spondylodiscitis, Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy
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