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Computed tomography scans showing a representative case of pyogenic spondylodiscitis treated with the minimal retroperitoneal approach (Case No. 7) without posterior instrumentation. Osteolytic changes were seen at the L3-4 intervertebral space (A-C). At 12 months after surgery, a solid intervertebral fusion was obtained (D-F).
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CT revealed severe osteolytic changes of the endplates with invasion of the vertebral body; the severity of spondylodiscitis was classified as grade II (Fig. 1A-C). Radiographic bony fusion was observed within 12 months without any recurrence of infection (Fig. 1D-F).