Intradural free fragment of the lumbar region: report of two cases.
Two cases of intrathecal disc protrusion and a review of the literature is presented. The rarity of this complication, which might occur after an incomplete disc removal, is pointed out. These two cases confirmed that the L4-5 interspace is the one most commonly affected.
Singounas
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Department of Neurosurgery, Evangelismos Medical Center, Athens, Greece.
Sakas
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Sourtzis
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Karvounis
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007403:Intervertebral Disc / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery