Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8691975 | World Neurosurgery | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
After undergoing multilevel thoracic and lumbar laminectomies with subarachnoid-to-subarachnoid spinal shunt, the patient's spasticity was finally brought under control with adequate daily baclofen infusion. This case demonstrates a creative way to address ITB catheter failure before considering other measures, such as neuroablative procedures (e.g., rhizotomy, myelotomy). This case reinforces the recommendation that ablative procedures, which have far greater complications, should be reserved for patients who have failed medical or other nonablative therapies.
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Authors
Adewale A. Bakare, Jonathan Weyhenmeyer, Albert Lee,