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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing for the clinical identification of spinal infection-associated pathogens

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) technology for identifying pathogens associated with spinal infection (SI).MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data from 193 ...
Tengfei Shi, Yuhan Lin, Xuexin Zheng, Hongliang Ruan, Rui Zhang, Yinhuan Liu, Shaohan Xu, Shaohan Xu, Huafeng Wang   +8 more
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Application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing for rapid molecular identification in spinal infection diagnosis

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine the sensitivity and specificity of metagenomic next−generation sequencing (mNGS) for detecting pathogens in spinal infections and to identify the differences in the diagnostic performance between mNGS and targeted ...
Hui Lv, Hui Lv, Sheng Liao, Zhenzhen Shi, Yuan Guo, JianHong Zhou, Hui Chen, Fei Luo, Fei Luo, JianZhong Xu, JianZhong Xu, ZhongRong Zhang, ZhongRong Zhang, ZeHua Zhang, ZeHua Zhang   +14 more
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Risk factors for deep infection in the surgical site after spinal operations [PDF]

Гений oртопедии, 2019
Introduction Despite significant steps in prevention and treatment of infectious complications after surgical treatment on the spine, many issues remain unsolved.
Oleg A. Smekalenkov, Dmitry A. Ptashnikov, Svetlana A. Bozhkova, Dmitry A. Mikhailov, Sergey V. Masevnin, Nikita S. Zaborovskii, Olga A. Lapaeva   +6 more
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Evaluation of diagnostic criteria and choice of treatment tactics for patients with infectious spondylodiscitis based on a case series

Хирургия позвоночника, 2023
Objective. To present a brief description of a series of clinical cases of infectious spondylodiscitis with an assessment of the used diagnostic criteria in terms of their influence on the choice of sanifying treatment tactics. Material and Methods.
Lyudmila V. Lyubimova, Elena V. Preobrazhenskaya, Nikolay S. Nikolaev, Nadezhda N. Pchelova, Evgeniy A. Lyubimov   +4 more
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Clinical application value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in the diagnosis of spinal infections and its impact on clinical outcomes

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2023
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of precise treatment administered according to the results of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) on the clinical outcomes of patients with spinal infections.
Guang Zhang, Guang Zhang, Hongqi Zhang, Hongqi Zhang, XiaoJiang Hu, XiaoJiang Hu, Dongcheng Xu, Dongcheng Xu, Bo Tang, Bo Tang, Mingxing Tang, Mingxing Tang, Shaohua Liu, Shaohua Liu, Yanbing Li, Yanbing Li, Wen Xu, Chaofeng Guo, Chaofeng Guo, Qile Gao, Qile Gao   +20 more
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Dorsolumbar Spinal infection: Surgery versus Conservative Treatment [PDF]

International Journal of Medical Arts, 2021
Background: The spinal infection is defined as infection accompanied by the destruction of the vertebral bodies, starting at the endplate with secondary involvement of the intervertebral disks.
Ahmad Elmezain
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The scope of minimally invasive techniques in spinal infections

Indian Spine Journal, 2018
The primary goals for treating infectious spinal conditions are to make an accurate diagnosis, isolate the causative organism, and prescribe effective antibiotic therapy based on the culture reports.
Arvind Gopalrao Kulkarni, Navin Geralal Mewara   +1 more
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High Prevalence of Multifocal Spine Infections Involving the Cervical and Thoracic Regions: A Case for Imaging the Entire Spine [PDF]

Neurospine, 2019
Objective Pyogenic spinal infections account for 2%–4% of orthopaedic infections. They are often difficult to diagnose, resulting in a delay in diagnosis.
Christian Balcescu, Khalid Odeh, Alexander Rosinski, Jonathan Wang, Priya Prasad, Jeremi Leasure, Victor Ungurean Jr., Dimitriy Kondrashov   +7 more
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Isolated cryptococcosis of a lumbar vertebra in an immunocompetent patient: A case report and literature review

Frontiers in Surgery, 2023
BackgroundCryptococcus, a kind of fungus, can be found in soil, decayed wood, and avian excreta. Immunocompromised patients are prone to infection caused by Cryptococcus, and the lungs and central nervous system are the main target organs. Cryptococcosis
Zhongxiong Jia, Min Tang, Xiaojun Zhang, Xiaojuan Xin, Wei Jiang, Jie Hao   +5 more
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Predictors of neurological recovery in spinal epidural abscess: the impact of radiographic compression, ASIA scores, and surgical delay

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
BackgroundControversy remains whether spinal epidural abscess (SEA) should be managed conservatively or by early surgical decompression. It is essential to understand how clinical and radiological parameters correlate with neurological deficits and how ...
Wentao Zhao, Yongrui Yang, Wenkai Ruan, Jianlong Li, Rongpan Dang, Huigang An, Liang Xu, Lu Xing, Yingxin Zhao, Hongdong Tan, Chenggui Zhang   +10 more
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