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José A García1, Luis F Manzano Romero1, Juan Eduardo Sebastián Aguirre Garza2
1General Surgery, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Monterrey, MEX.
Cureus
|July 23, 2026
Summary
Differentiating recurrent thoracic tuberculosis from postoperative changes in pediatric patients is challenging. This case highlights the importance of multimodal correlation to distinguish active disease relapse from structural mimics after spinal reconstruction.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Infectious Diseases
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Pediatric Pott disease often necessitates surgical intervention, including corpectomy and reconstruction.
- Postoperative sequelae can mimic recurrent thoracic tuberculosis years later.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment and patient outcomes.