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Comparison of CT-Guided needle biopsy versus percutaneous endoscopic debridement and drainage in pathogen identification and pain outcomes for spondylodiscitis patients: A systematic review and literature review.
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- INTRODUCTION: Spondylodiscitis (SD) is an infection of the intervertebral disc with involvement of the adjacent vertebral bodies. Diagnostic tests with CT-guided biopsy only provide a positive yield in 14%-48% of cases. Percutaneous endoscopic debridement and drainage (PEDD) has recently shown promise in the treatment of spondylodiscitis. RESEARCH QUESTION: The purpose of this study is to determine differences in pathogen identification and clinical outcomes for PEDD versus CT-guided needle biopsy in SD patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a systematic review of the literature using PRISMA guidelines to determine differences in positive microbiology results, perioperative complications, pain control, and long-term clinical outcomes for PEDD vs. CT-guided needle biopsy in SD patients. RESULTS: 1078 studies were evaluated, 87 of which underwent full review. 15 studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, including 7 PEDD, 7 CT-guided biopsy, and 1 CT-guided biopsy vs. PEDD article, for a total of 192 PEDD patients and 604 CT-guided biopsy patients. We found 36.59% of CT-guided biopsy patients had positive microbiology results, compared to 84.38% of PEDD patients. No major perioperative complications occurred as a result of the PEDD procedure. Of the five PEDD studies that reported pain outcomes, greater than 80% of patients experienced relief after intervention. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: These results suggest that PEDD may improve pathogen identification while simultaneously reducing pain compared to CT-guided needle biopsy in SD. Although current treatment guidelines recommend CT-guided biopsy, in patients with severe back pain and suspected SD, PEDD can be considered an alternative intervention.
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- Electronic Resource
- Accession number :
- edsoai.on1453616560
- Document Type :
- Electronic Resource