Spinal tuberculosis with sinus

Spinal tuberculosis with sinus is one of the serious and common complications of spinal tuberculosis. The incidence was 18 before anti-TB drugs were available. The longer the sinus, the shorter the life, with a mortality rate of 34%. The incidence of antituberculosis drugs, especially with the advent of rifampicin, has dropped significantly.

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