Pediatric spinal infections-a review of non-tuberculous infections

Childs Nerv Syst. 2018 Oct;34(10):1947-1956. doi: 10.1007/s00381-018-3885-8. Epub 2018 Jul 3.

Abstract

Pediatric spinal infection includes spinal epidural abscess, spondylodiscitis and intradural (extramedullary and intramedullary) spinal infections. However, these entities are extremely rare and no clear guidelines exist for their management. Pertinent literature was searched and a detailed narrative review of this topic is presented.

Keywords: Abscess; Discitis; Epidural; Intradural; Intramedullary; Pediatric; Spinal infection; Spondylodiscitis; Subdural.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / diagnosis
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / pathology*
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / therapy*
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Spinal Diseases / pathology*
  • Spinal Diseases / therapy*