Letter to the Editor concerning “New classification for the treatment of pyogenic spondylodiscitis: validation study on a population of 250 patients with a follow-up of 2 years” by Enrico Pola et al. Eur Spine J (2017) doi:10.1007/s00586-017-5043-5
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-017-5160-1
Abstract: In their article, Pola et al. proposed a classification of pyogenic spondylitis as a guide to surgical management [1]. I would like to make the following observations in this regard: The spine is a common… read more here.
Keywords: classification; concerning new; pyogenic spondylitis; editor concerning ... See more keywords
Shunt Nephritis and Pyogenic Spondylitis With a Positive PR3-ANCA Associated With Chronically Infected Ventriculoatrial Shunt
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2017.02.013
Abstract: INTRODUCTION S hunt nephritis is a rare complication mostly described in the setting of chronic infection of ventriculoatrial (VA) shunts inserted for the treatment of congenital or acquired hydrocephalus. The diagnosis of shunt nephritis is… read more here.
Keywords: pyogenic spondylitis; shunt nephritis; spondylitis positive; pr3 anca ... See more keywords
Concordance of Results of Blood and Tissue Cultures from Patients with Pyogenic Spondylitis
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx162.015
Abstract: Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate the concordance of results of blood and tissue cultures in patients with pyogenic spondylitis. Methods We searched the patients with pyogenic spondylitis in whom micro-organisms… read more here.
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Differentiating Magnetic Resonance Images of Pyogenic Spondylitis and Spinal Modic Change Using a Convolutional Neural Network
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004532
Abstract: Study Design. A retrospective analysis of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Objective. The study aimed to evaluate the performance of a convolutional neural network (CNN) to differentiate spinal pyogenic spondylitis from Modic change on MRI. We… read more here.
Keywords: cnn; spinal modic; modic change; spondylitis spinal ... See more keywords
Pyogenic spondylitis following endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancer
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-249614
Abstract: A man in his 80s who had a history of diabetes mellitus and aortic valve replacement was referred to our hospital for treatment of early gastric cancer and underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Three days… read more here.
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Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy in a patient with pyogenic spondylitis: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-018-2255-8
Abstract: BackgroundMetronidazole is an antimicrobial agent commonly used in the treatment of several protozoal and anaerobic infections. Neurotoxicity associated with metronidazole has been rarely reported, and the incidence of metronidazole-induced encephalopathy is unknown. Therefore, the accurate… read more here.
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Delayed Pyogenic Spondylitis at the Same Level as Rod Fracture After Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00561
Abstract: Case: Rod fracture (RF) occurred at L5-S level in a 79-year-old woman 7 months after spinal corrective surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD). Four years after the surgery, pyogenic spondylitis occurred at the same level… read more here.
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Pyometra and Pyogenic Spondylitis with Suspected Involvement of Diverticulitis of the Sigmoid Colon
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.0064-22
Abstract: Pyometra is a rare disease in which pus accumulates in the uterus and is typically caused by stenosis of the cervix. Only a few case reports have indicated that diverticular disease causes pyometra. We herein… read more here.
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Refractory Pyogenic Spondylitis Subsequent to Vascular Graft Infection: A Case Report
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DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2020-0014
Abstract: A 78-year-old man who underwent aortic graft repair for an abdominal aortic aneurysm at the age of 60 years, presented to our institution with fever and low back pain. Laboratory investigations, computed tomography (CT), magnetic… read more here.
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Changes in Trends of Spondylitis in Korea Based on a Nationwide Database
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DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2019.60.5.487
Abstract: www.eymj.org Infectious spondylitis is increasing with the growing population of older adults and immunocompromised individuals, the increased use of pain intervention, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Cases of infectious spondylitis may be classified into the… read more here.
Keywords: pyogenic spondylitis; infectious spondylitis; database; spondylitis ... See more keywords