| Vertebral osteomyelitis after blunt traumatic esophageal rupture. | |
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PMID: 7709286 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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STUDY DESIGN: This is a report of a case. OBJECTIVE: To document the occurrence and characteristics of vertebral osteomyelitis after blunt traumatic esophageal perforation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Vertebral osteomyelitis in association with esophageal rupture has been reported after penetrating, but not blunt traumatic injuries. METHODS: All of the listed authors were involved in the care of this patient. All medical records, laboratory and radiologic investigations, and related literature were reviewed. RESULTS: The mixture of oral aerobic and anaerobic organisms inoculated into vertebral bone after blunt traumatic esophageal perforation caused a rapidly destructive vertebral osteomyelitis reminiscent of bite-wound injuries of the hand. CONCLUSIONS: Awareness of the occurrence of blunt traumatic esophageal perforation and the associated risk of vertebral osteomyelitis may lead to earlier detection and treatment of these infections. |
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Authors:
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D Ring; A R Vaccaro; G Scuderi; D Green |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Spine Volume: 20 ISSN: 0362-2436 ISO Abbreviation: Spine Publication Date: 1995 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-05-09 Completed Date: 1995-05-09 Revised Date: 2010-03-24 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7610646 Medline TA: Spine (Phila Pa 1976) Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 98-101 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California at San Diego School of Medicine. |
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Esophagus
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injuries* Female Humans Middle Aged Osteomyelitis / diagnosis, etiology*, microbiology, physiopathology, therapy Rupture Thoracic Vertebrae* / microbiology, physiopathology Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications* |
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