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KMID : 1146020110040010012
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Journal of Critical Spine Cases
2011 Volume.4 No. 1 p.12 ~ p.15
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A Single Incision Surgical Approach to Posterolateral Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy for Two-Level Disc Herniations
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Kang Ho-Yeong
Moon So-Young
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Abstract
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Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy is one of the standard surgeries for the treatment of lumbar soft disc herniation. We describe a case where a single incision was used to perform percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy for two-level disc herniations. This procedure is performed in the same manner as separate operations at each of the 2 levels, but it has some advantages, especially for a young female patient. The primary aim is to improve the cosmetic outcome of surgery without compromising the safety of the operation. This is not a new technique; however, it is a specific application of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy aimed at maximizing the benefits of surgery.
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KEYWORD
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Lumbar disc herniation, Single incision, Posterolateral, Percutaneous endoscopic discectomy
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