Retrospective Evaluation of Short-Course versus Traditional Preoperative Chemotherapy in Thoracolumbar Spinal Tuberculosis Patients

CONCLUSIONS For patients suffering from thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis exhibiting progressive neurological deterioration, surgical intervention is deemed feasible after a brief period (usually 1-7 days) of intensive preoperative antitubercular therapy. This finding suggests that short-course intensive preoperative chemotherapy may serve as a viable approach in managing such cases.PMID:37697647 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.941003

Source: Medical Science Monitor - September 12, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Lin Chen Jun Zhang Source Type: research