Neurosurgical FOCUS· 2003Q1
Recurrent lumbar disc herniation
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- Q1SCImago
- 2003year
Short summary
Recurrent lumbar disc herniation occurs in 5-15% of surgically treated primary cases, with outcomes often worse than initial surgeries.
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Key points
- Recurrent lumbar disc herniation occurs in 5-15% of primary surgical cases.
- Outcomes for recurrent herniation are generally worse than for initial surgeries.
- Meticulous surgical technique is required, focusing on identifying previous sites and dissecting scar tissue.
- Microscopic assistance greatly aids in identifying and dissecting scar tissue from the dura mater.
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Abstract
Recurrent lumbar disc herniation is a common disease process. It has been noted to occur in 5 to 15% of cases surgically treated for primary lumbar disc herniation. Outcomes in one series approached those after the initial operations, although this is not the case in the experience of most surgeons. The removal of recurrent lumbar disc herniations requires meticulous surgical technique. Great care is taken to identify the osseous margins of the previous surgical site. Identification and dissection of scar from the dura mater is greatly aided with the use of a microscope.
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