Table 3 Imaging findings of patients with anaerobic spondylodiscitis
Imaging findings | Hematogenous infection (n = 7) | Postoperative infection (n = 2) | Total patients (n = 9) |
|---|---|---|---|
Atypical characteristics on plain radiographs | 4 (57) | 0 | 4 (44) |
Epidural abscess on MRI | 7 (100) | 1 (50) | 8 (89) |
Psoas muscle abscess on MRI | 6 (86) | 1 (50) | 7 (78) |