Table 2.
Comparison of clinical outcomes among three different spinal infection patterns treated by PELD
| Spinal infection pattern | Patient number | Culture rate | Satisfactory rate | Infection control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraspinal abscess | 10 | 90 % (9/10) | 100 % (10/10) | 100 % (10/10) |
| Postoperative infection | 6 | 83 % (5/6) | 100 % (6/6) | 100 % (6/6) |
| Multilevel infections | 5 | 100 % (5/5) | 40 % (2/5)* | 40 % (2/5)* |
| Total | 21 | 90 % (19/21) | 86 % (18/21) | 86 % (18/21) |
PELD percutaneous endoscopic lavage and drainage
* p < 0.05 with Fisher’s exact test