Fatal outcome after insufficient spine fixation for pyogenic thoracic spondylodiscitis: an imperative for 360° fusion of the infected spine

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pyogenic spondylodiscitis represents a potentially life-threatening condition. Due to the low incidence, evidence-based surgical recommendations in the literature are equivocal, and the treatment modalities remain controversial.</...

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Main Authors: Moore Ernest E, Bolles Gene E, Beauchamp Kathryn M, Flierl Michael A, Stahel Philip F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/3/1/4