Non-infectious thoracic discitis: A diagnostic and management dilemma. A report of two cases with review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2019.105648
Abstract: Discitis/ Osteomyelitis is an inflammatory process involving an intervertebral disc and the adjacent vertebral bodies. Infection is the most common cause of discitis, which is often spontaneous and hematogenous in origin. However, many noninfectious processes… read more here.
Keywords: discitis osteomyelitis; thoracic discitis; two cases; discitis ... See more keywords
Endoscopic Treatment of Thoracic Discitis with Robotic Access: A Case Report Merging Two Cutting-edge Technologies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.03.036
Abstract: BACKGROUND Emerging technologies in minimally-invasive spinal surgery include surgical robots for navigation and spinal endoscopy. We applied these technologies in concert to treat a critically ill patient with thoracic discitis. CASE DESCRIPTION The patient is… read more here.
Keywords: treatment thoracic; thoracic discitis; case; thoracic ... See more keywords