Percutaneous cervical discectomy for treating cervical disc herniation--a report of 12 cases.
12 cases of percutaneous cervical discectomy (PCD) were performed using a set of nucleotome system. 9 patients showed good to excellent results in 12 cases, without any significant complications. The safe space of percutaneous puncture was suggested, e. g., the space between the carotid vessels and trachea. The procedures of PCD were introduced. The indications and contraindications of PCD and its mechanism, efficacy and prevention of complications were discussed.
Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan.
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D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D000075202:Contraindications; D017587:Diskectomy, Percutaneous / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged