Pseudomeningocele nerve root entrapment after lumbar discectomy
A case report of pseudomeningocele with nerve root entrapment after lumbar discectomy. To report a rare cause of recurrent sciatica. A unique case of delayed nerve root entrapment within the neck of an iatrogenic pseudomeningocele is described. The relevant literature is reviewed. This case illustra...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) Pa. 1976), 1998-07, Vol.23 (13), p.1501-1502 |
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Zusammenfassung: | A case report of pseudomeningocele with nerve root entrapment after lumbar discectomy.
To report a rare cause of recurrent sciatica.
A unique case of delayed nerve root entrapment within the neck of an iatrogenic pseudomeningocele is described. The relevant literature is reviewed.
This case illustrates the possible consequences of not repairing a dural tear and reinforces the importance of a careful surgical approach to the lumbar spine. |
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ISSN: | 0362-2436 1528-1159 |
DOI: | 10.1097/00007632-199807010-00014 |