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T1-T2 disc herniation: Report of four cases and review of the literature.
- Source :
- Surgical Neurology International; 4/24/2019, Vol. 10, p1-6, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Background: Symptomatic T1-T2 disc herniations are rare and, in most cases, are located posterolaterally. Posterior approaches may utilize transfacet pedicle-sparing techniques, while the less frequent central/anterolateral discs may warrant anterior surgery. Case Description: Here, we reviewed four cases of symptomatic T1-T2 disc herniations; two patients were paraparetic due to central discs and underwent anterior surgery utilizing a cage construct. The latter two cases had posterolateral discs contributing to a Brown-Sequard syndrome and radiculopathy, respectively; one patient required a transfacet pediclesparing procedure, while the second case was managed conservatively. All surgically treated patients recovered fully. Conclusions: We reviewed 4 cervical T1-T2 disc herniations; two central/anterolateral lesions warranting anterior surgical approaches/cages, and 2 lateral discs treated with a posterolateral transfacet, pedicle-sparing procedure and no surgery respectively. Follow-up magnetic resonance studies documented full resolution for the patient with radiculopathy and a posterolateral disc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22295097
- Volume :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Surgical Neurology International
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 136123839
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.25259/SNI-34-2019