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
Hauptverfasser: O'CONNOR, D, MASKERY, N, GRIFFITHS, W. E. G
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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.
ISSN:0362-2436
1528-1159
DOI:10.1097/00007632-199807010-00014