Percutaneous Discectomy—Continuous Irrigation and Drainage for Tuberculous Lumbar Spondylitis: A Report of Two Cases
Figure 1
(a) Preoperative MRI in Case 1: T2-weighted imaging. Abscess formation with signal hyperintensity is observed between vertebral bodies and epidurally. (b) Preoperative contrast-enhanced CT. Abscess formation (arrow) is visible around the vertebral bodies, with calcification inside. (c) T2-weighted imaging at 18 months postoperatively. Resolution of abscess is indicated. (d) Plain radiography at 30 months postoperatively. Complete bone union has been achieved.
