Abstract |
The authors reported an early case of cauda equina syndrome after hemilaminectomy and discectomy for lumbar disc herniation. CT-scan revealed the migration of the free fat graft used for preventing peridural scar formation. Removal of the graft resulted in total patient's recovery.
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Authors | P Urvoy, S Perlinski, M Berger, E Butin, H Mestdagh |
Journal | Acta orthopaedica Belgica
(Acta Orthop Belg)
Vol. 56
Issue 2
Pg. 513-6
( 1990)
ISSN: 0001-6462 [Print] Belgium |
Vernacular Title | Syndrome de la queue de cheval par migration post-opératoire précoce d'un lambeau graisseux après laminectomie. |
PMID | 2239200
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adipose Tissue
(transplantation)
- Cauda Equina
- Humans
- Intervertebral Disc Displacement
(complications)
- Laminectomy
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nerve Compression Syndromes
(etiology, surgery)
- Postoperative Complications
(etiology)
- Spinal Canal
- Tissue Transplantation
(adverse effects)
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