Imaging in Pediatric Spinal Infections

Yazol M., Tali E. T.

ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL, cilt.44, sa.6, ss.535-539, 2022 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 44 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.14744/etd.2022.49465
  • Dergi Adı: ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.535-539
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Imaging, intradural-extramedullary infections, pediatrics, spinal infections, spondylodiscitis
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Despite being rare than in adults, pediatric spinal infections (SIs) are important diseases that commonly lead to poor neurological prognosis

morbidity and hospitalization. The etiology, location, and management are different for different ages. The majority of patients present with

subtle and non-specific clinical symptoms that are difficult to diagnose. Therefore, imaging continues to be crucial for the diagnosis,

localization, management, and follow-up of SI. In this review, we will discuss and highlight the imaging features of SI and complications

according to affected locations.