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Yoon-Kwang Kwon1, Kyung-Chul Choi, Choon Dae Lee
1Department of Neurosurgery, Daegu Wooridul Spine Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
|July 5, 2013
Summary
Lumbar discal cysts causing radiculopathy are rare and difficult to locate during surgery. Intraoperative discography aids in precise detection and removal of these cystic lesions.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Lumbar discal cysts are an uncommon etiology of radiculopathy.
- The pathogenesis and optimal treatment for discal cysts are not well-established.
- Intraoperative localization of discal cysts can be challenging due to their location.
Observation:
- This study presents two cases of lumbar discal cysts causing radiculopathy.
- A novel technique using intraoperative discography for cyst localization is introduced.
- Both patients underwent surgical excision of the discal cysts.
Findings:
- Intraoperative discography facilitated easy detection of the cystic lesions.
- Surgical excision was successfully performed in both cases.
- The technique proved effective for identifying and removing discal cysts.
Implications:
- Intraoperative discography may be a valuable tool for managing lumbar discal cysts.
- This technique can improve surgical outcomes by ensuring accurate cyst localization.
- Further research is warranted to explore the full potential of discography in spinal cyst management.