• Spine J · May 2006

    Case Reports

    Noncontiguous dual segment thoracic brucellosis with neurological deficit.

    • Mehmet Tezer, Cagatay Ozturk, Mehmet Aydogan, Koray Camurdan, Erden Erturer, and Azmi Hamzaoglu.
    • Istanbul Spine Center, Florence Nightingale Hospital, Abide-I Hürriyet Caddesi No: 290 80220, Sişli, Istanbul, Turkey.
    • Spine J. 2006 May 1; 6 (3): 321-4.

    Background ContextBrucellosis can affect the musculoskeletal system, and bony involvement ranges from 2% to 70% in the literature. Spinal brucellosis is generally localized to the sacroiliac region; thoracic brucellosis is rarely seen.PurposeTo present a case with noncontiguous multilevel thoracic brucellosis with spinal cord compression.Study DesignCase report.MethodsThe patient underwent aggressive surgical debridement (posterior decompression, fusion and stabilization, and two noncontiguous level anterior corpectomy and fusion procedures with titanium mesh cages).ResultsAt the latest follow-up of 2 years, her clinical, radiological, and laboratory examination showed no recurrence of infection. The neurological examination was completely normal.ConclusionEarly aggressive debridement and stabilization together with medical treatment, especially in the elderly and immunocompromised patients, would be the most beneficial treatment for eradication of pathology.

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