Vertebral osteomyelitis after blunt traumatic esophageal rupture.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1995
Abstract
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.
Volume
20
Issue
1
First Page
98
Last Page
101
ISSN
0362-2436
Published In/Presented At
Ring, D., Vaccaro, A. R., Scuderi, G., & Green, D. (1995). Vertebral osteomyelitis after blunt traumatic esophageal rupture. Spine, 20(1), 98–101. https://doi.org/10.1097/00007632-199501000-00017
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
7709286
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article