[Long-term sequels after BCG osteomyelitis].

AIM: The aim of the retrospective study was to record and evaluate the long-term sequels in patients after their bone growth end, who went through the BCG osteomyelitis in their childhood.

PATIENTS AND

METHODS

Five patients were chosen for the study, in them the BCG osteomyelitis was proven according to Foucard's criteria, and who had undergone a Moscow-type BCG vaccination in the maternity hospital. They have been diagnosed, treated and followed-up till the end of their bone growth, in the course of 18 years.

RESULTS

On evaluation of the long-term sequels, the shortening of limbs, deviation of knee joint axis, muscular hypotrophy of the limbs, and residual changes on the X-ray after an epiphyseal infection focus were found.

CONCLUSION

Post-vaccination specific bone infection has been treated in a complex way. The long-term sequels that were found after the bone growth end, have not been considered for correction surgery any longer.