IJOCP | April 2014 | Volume 1 | Issue 2 | Page 4
Conference: Poona Orthopaedic Society Annual Conference POSAC- 2014,
India [Click for Full details]  

Authors: Swapnil Deepak Bhise,  Ajay Chandanwale,  Girish Bartakke
Authors Affiliations: Department Of Orthopaedics, B.J.Govt. Medical College & Sassoon General Hospitals, Pune-411001
Address of Correspondence:
Dr. Swapnil Deepak Bhise
Department Of Orthopaedics, B.J.Govt. Medical College & Sassoon General Hospitals, Pune-411001
Email: swapnil.bhise@gmail.com

Abstract                                                                                                                 

Background Context– The author’s aim isto  report a case of a patient who developed a late prevertebral  cervical  abscess with discharging sinus over posterior triangle of neck following  anterior corpectomy and fusion which required Radical Neck dissection  approach for removal of infected implant. Exploring both triangles of neck via radical neck dissection approach was essential for complete excision of sinus track and removal of screw.

Purpose : To report a case of  unusual presentation of late prevertebral abscess with discharging sinus over posterior triangle of neck.

Study Design: A Case Report

Methods:  This is a case report, so no comparison groups.

Result: Complete healing of sinus over posterior triangle of neck after complete excision of sinus track and removal of screw

Conclusion:  Radical Neck dissection approach for removal of infected implant  was required for late prevertebral  cervical  abscess with discharging sinus over posterior triangle of neck following  anterior corpectomy and fusion.

How to Cite this Abstract
 Bhise S D, Chandanwale A, Bartakke G. Late Prevertebral abscess following anterior cervical Corpectomy and Fusion.I J Orthopaedic Conference Proceedings April 2014;1(2):4.