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case_images: Preoperative X-ray showing collapse of the fifth thoracic vertebra.
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case_images: Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging showing collapse of the fifth thoracic vertebra with abscess.
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case_images: TB. The MRI confirmed collapse of the T5 with a prevertebral/paravertebral abscess formation contributing to cord compression [Figure 2].
case_images: Postoperative X-ray showing implant in situ.
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case_images: In the left lateral position, the surgeons utilized a "Versatile approach" allowing for simultaneous anterior and posterior decompression; the fusion included a Hartshill rectangle [Figure 3] with sublaminar wiring and bone grafting.
case_images: Postoperative computed tomography scan showing fusion at 18 months.
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case_images: At 18 months, a CT scan documented fusion [Figure 4].