Navigating Post-operative Complications: A Case Report of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak and Pan-Resistant Enterobacter Infection Following Lumbar Fusion
Early recognition of deep infection and prompt multidisciplinary intervention are essential to prevent catastrophic sequelae after instrumented lumbar fusion. Tailored antimicrobial therapy, cerebrospinal fluid diversion, and staged surgical repair can clear infection and achieve durable dural healing while preserving spinal instrumentation.
Authors
- Jyotishman Barman
- Ashish Agarwal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9870-3569)
- Kushal Gohil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6462-3635)
- Sangeet Gawhale
- Neha Selwal
- Dipak Pradip Shisode
Institutions
- Grant Medical College and Sir Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy Group of Hospitals (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i12.6508
- Primary Topic
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00