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case_images: Preoperative MR images demonstrated a large paraspinal abscess.
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case_images: Thoracic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a large paraspinal abscess involving these three levels, extending to the spinal canal and compressing the spinal cord (Figure 1). There was no other infection focus in physical examination, radiological, hematological, and biochemical tests.
case_images: Anterior instrumentation with structural autogenous fibula and autogenous rib graft.
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case_images: T8 was performed to increase the primer stability (Figure 2). The system locked, thorax drainage system applied, and thoracotomy closed. The patient was positioned prone.
case_images: Preoperative and postoperative plain roentgenograms.
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case_images: Bilateral polyaxial pedicle screws were inserted at T4 and T8 levels and rods were placed for permanent fixation (Figure 3).