Pyogenic Vertebral Osteomyelitis: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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چکیده
Pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis (PVO) may result in neurological deficits and sequelae, so early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are critical. Many previous studies on PVO exist, but our paper has aimed to comprehensively summarize the clinical aspects of PVO. Through review of the vast literature on the clinical research of PVO an overview of the clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods, treatment and prognosis is provided.
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دوره 14 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2017