title: [Lumbar disc hernia: indications for percutaneous discectomy].
abstract: The treatment of herniated lumbar disc by non-surgical procedures, through automated percutaneous discectomy, was introduced in Brazil by the authors in 1988. In this preliminary report the results obtained with this method in three patients are presented. Existing literature mentions a rate of 80% successful results in selected cases submitted to this treatment.
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Magalhães
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Weigand
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Barros Filho
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fazzi
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Napoli
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Magalhães
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D001239:Inhalation; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D011677:Punctures / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Hérnia de disco lombar: indicações da discectomia percutânea.