Abstract

BRITO, Joaquim Soares do et al. Cirurgia para tratamento de abcessos na espondilodiscite tuberculosa. Rev. Port. Ortop. Traum. [online]. 2018, vol.26, n.2, pp.114-126. ISSN 1646-2122.

Tuberculosis can be responsible for extensive spinal lesions. Despite the efficacy of medical treatment, surgery is still indicated for large tuberculous abscesses which are a well-known complication of spinal tuberculosis. Abscess development can be related to expansion of the infection process and is often associated with extensive spinal tuberculosis. Paravertebral abscess is the most frequent type of abscess, however, epidural involvement can also occur, which can compress the spinal cord and be responsible for neurological impairment. For these reasons, extensive abscesses anda those with epidural-space invasion may be addressed more aggressively.

Keywords : Spinal tuberculosis; Extensive abscess; Surgical treatment; Indications; Complications; Outcomes.

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