Spontaneous emphysematous osteomyelitis of spine detected by computed tomography: Report of two cases

We hereby report two cases of spontaneous emphysematous osteomyelitis of spine caused by gas forming organisms in diabetic patients, which were diagnosed using computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging with one case managed successfully. These cases highlight the role of CT in diagnosi...

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Main Authors: Senthil Kumar Aiyappan, Upasana Ranga, Saveetha Veeraiyan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
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Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2014;volume=5;issue=2;spage=90;epage=92;aulast=Aiyappan