Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8691167 | World Neurosurgery | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We described a novel and minimally invasive procedure to ameliorate intractable epidural cement extrusion. As an alternative to conventional laminectomy, percutaneous endoscopic retrieval achieved the targeted decompression without damaging the posterior lamina. Moreover, the whole operation was performed under regional anesthesia accompanied with dexmedetomidine sedation, allowed real-time neural function evaluation, and had lower risks of anesthesia-related complications, compared with general anesthesia.
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Authors
Lei Chu, Jun-Song Yang, Ke-Xiao Yu, Chien-Min Chen, Ding-Jun Hao, Zhong-Liang Deng,