J Korean Soc Spine Surg.  1998 May;5(1):122-128.

Percutaneous Drainage and Irrigation in Pyogenic Vertebral Osteomyelitis

Abstract

STUDY DESIGN: The authors analysed the recovery of clinical symptoms after percutaneous drainage and irrigation in pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis.
OBJECTIVES
To determine the role of percutaneous drainage and irrigation in pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW: Pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis is a relatively rare condition but its incidence is recently increasing due to common use of intravenous access devices and resultant nosocomial bacteremia. Management of the disease is not uniform and is controversial regarding the role of surgery and duration of use of antibiotics. At present, the role of percutaneous drainage of involved spines in treatment of pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis is not well-known. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We report 3 cases of pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis which were treated by continuous drainage with automated percutaneous lumbar discectomy device(APLD device) and draining tube after they haute failed to conservative treatment. APLD device, fluoroscopic guide, contrast media and continuous percutaneous draining tubes were used for this procedure. The percutaneous draining tubes were maintained for 7 to 11 days and each case was followed up for 6 to 10 weeks under admission.
RESULTS
Symptoms were relieved 3 to 5 weeks after this procedure. The patients were followed up to 12 to 39 months and experienced no recurrence.
CONCLUSIONS
Percutaneous drainage and irrigation with APLD device brought prompt and marked clinical recovery. It is indicated as a supplementary method to conservative treatment or in case of high operative risk patient due to poor general conditions. It has minimal invasiveness, short clinical course and low recurrence rate.


MeSH Terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Bacteremia
Contrast Media
Diskectomy
Drainage*
Humans
Incidence
Osteomyelitis*
Recurrence
Spine
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Contrast Media
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