Review article

Imaging Techniques and Multidiciplinary Approach to the Vertebral Osteomyelitis

Klaudija Višković orcid.org/0000-0002-5927-3201 ; Klinika za infektivne bolesti "Dr. Fran Mihaljević", Zagreb, Hrvatska
Diana Miklić ; KBC "Sestre milosrdnice", Zagreb, Hrvatska
Miroslav Lisić ; Klinika za infektivne bolesti "Dr. Fran Mihaljević", Zagreb, Hrvatska
Oktavija Đaković Rode ; Klinika za infektivne bolesti "Dr. Fran Mihaljević", Zagreb, Hrvatska
Matej Mustapić ; KBC "sestre milosrdnice", Zagreb, Hrvatska
Darko Perović ; KBC "Sestre milosrdnice", Zagreb, Hrvatska
Josip Begovac ; Klinika za infektivne bolesti "Dr. Fran Mihaljević", Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

The diagnosis of vertebral spondylodiscitis is difficult and often delayed or missed. The development of radiological techniques (Computerized Tomography-CT and Magnetic Resonance Imaging-MRI) have improved the outcome for patients with this condition. CT is the best method for the detection of bone changes, especially vertebral end-plate destruction. The MRI is the preferred imaging method because it combines high sensitivity with satisfactory specificity. It is the method of choice for direct demonstration of extension of infection, especially epidural abscess or phlegmon and consecutive neural compression. In addition, MRI enables good monitoring of therapeutic efficiency.

Keywords

Vertebral ostomyelitis; imaging findings; computerized tomography; magnetic resonance imaging

Hrčak ID:

72560

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/72560

Publication date:

30.6.2011.

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