Diagnostic value of computed tomography in spinal and lateral recess stenosis, preoperatively and for long-term follow-up: a prospective study in 50 cases.
Preoperative measurements of lateral recess, anterior-posterior diameter of the spinal canal and interpedincular distance were made in 50 patients with low back pain. The results were compared with the surgical findings. The patients were followed up for two years. CT findings and clinical results were evaluated to determine whether preoperative CT could provide any evidence of failed spinal surgery in patients with recurrent symptoms.
Donmez
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Department of Neurosurgery, Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Turkey.
Caner
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Cila
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Ozcan
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Erzen
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Erbengi
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D000328:Adult; D001416:Back Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013130:Spinal Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed