Severe complication subsequent to surgical site infection after cervical laminoplasty: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Surgical site infections (SSI) following spinal surgery can result in serious complications. Although early detection and intensive care are essential to minimize possible sequelae, more than one surgical intervention is required to alleviate the infection in some cases.

Case presentation

A 66-year-old man with long-standing Parkinson's disease (PD) developed SSIs after cervical laminoplasty. Despite surgical debridement and irrigation, his neurological status worsened severely and anterior infectious involvement at the C4-5 level was identified by magnetic resonance imaging. He underwent another urgent surgery for anterior debridement and iliac bone grafting. His laboratory results gradually normalized with antibiotic therapy, and his neurological status improv

SUBMITTER: Koizumi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8758777 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature