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ID 111260
Author
Jha, Subash C. Tokushima University|Kathmandu University
Goda, Yuichiro Tokushima University
Mineta, Kazuaki Tokushima University
Kimura, Tetsuya Tokushima University
Nitta, Akihiro Tokushima University
Hama, Shingo Tokushima University
Higuchi, Tadahiro Tokushima University
Fukuta, Shoji Tokushima University
Keywords
percutaneous endoscopic discectomy
cauda equina syndrome
local anesthesia
Content Type
Journal Article
Description
Microsurgery for lumbar disc herniation that requires surgical intervention has been well described. The methods vary from traditional open discectomy to minimally invasive techniques. All need adequate preanesthetic preparation of patients as general anesthesia is required for the procedure, and nerve monitoring is necessary to prevent iatrogenic nerve injury. Conventional surgical techniques sometimes require the removal of the corresponding lamina to assess the nerve root and herniated disc, and this may increase the risk for posterior instability of the vertebral body. Should this occur, fusion surgery may be needed, further increasing morbidity and cost. We present here a case of lumbar herniated disc fragments causing acute cauda equina syndrome that were endoscopically resected through a transforaminal approach in an awake patient under local anesthesia. Percutaneous endoscopic discectomy under local anesthesia proved to be a better alternative to open back surgery as it made immediate intervention possible, was associated with fewer perioperative complications and morbidity, minimized soft tissue damage, and allowed early rehabilitation with a better outcome and greater patient satisfaction. In addition to these advantages, percutaneous endoscopic discectomy protects other approaches that may be needed in subsequent surgeries, whether open or minimally invasive.
Journal Title
The Journal of Medical Investigation
ISSN
13496867
13431420
NCID
AA11166929
AA12022913
Publisher
Faculty of Medicine Tokushima University
Volume
62
Issue
1-2
Start Page
100
End Page
102
Sort Key
100
Published Date
2015-02
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DOI (Published Version)
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language
eng
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departments
University Hospital
Medical Sciences