[Prevention of epidural fibrosis. Initial experiences with non-resorbable membrane].
Scars around the neural structures after opening the spinal canal are common and severe problems in spine surgery. This paper presents the use of a special membrane to avoid epidural scarring in two cases.
Allgemeines und Orthopädisches Krankenhaus Stolzalpe, 8852 Stolzalpe, Osterreich.
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D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017586:Diskectomy; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000473:pathology; D004824:Epidural Space / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000601:surgery*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D008866:Microsurgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012086:Reoperation
D008567:Membranes, Artificial