Minimally invasive spinal decompression surgery in diabetic patients: perioperative risks, complications and clinical outcomes compared with non-diabetic patients’ cohort
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-018-5716-8
Abstract: BackgroundPrior studies have documented an increased complication rate in diabetic patients undergoing spinal surgery. However, the impact of diabetes on the risk of postoperative complications and clinical outcome following minimally invasive spinal (MIS) decompression is… read more here.
Keywords: invasive spinal; decompression; surgery; minimally invasive ... See more keywords
Surgical Management of Lumbosacral Giant Invasive Spinal Schwannoma: A Case Report and Literature Review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.02.146
Abstract: BACKGROUND Giant invasive spinal schwannomas (GISSs) comprise a rare, specific subtype of schwannomas that extend >2 spinal levels, erode vertebral bodies, and invade extraspinal tissues. Optimal surgical management of resulting spinal instability has yet to… read more here.
Keywords: invasive spinal; giant invasive; spinal schwannoma; case ... See more keywords
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: How to Keep out of Trouble.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.08.030
Abstract: Innovative techniques have revolutionized minimally invasive surgeries, which has significant benefits for the patients. Despite the benefits, these advancements require a longer learning curve for an inexperienced surgeon. The authors have collected some pearls from… read more here.
Keywords: invasive spinal; minimally invasive; spinal surgery; surgery keep ... See more keywords
Non-invasive spinal vibration testing using ultrafast ultrasound imaging: A new way to measure spine function
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-27816-0
Abstract: Ultrafast ultrasound imaging is used to capture driven spinal vibrations as a new method for non-invasive spinal testing in living subjects. Previously, it has been shown that accelerometer-based vibration testing in cadaveric models can reveal… read more here.
Keywords: invasive spinal; ultrasound imaging; ultrafast ultrasound; non invasive ... See more keywords
Accidental Dural Tears in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery for Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.708243
Abstract: Background: One of the most frequent complications of spinal surgery is accidental dural tears (ADTs). Minimal access surgical techniques (MAST) have been described as a promising approach to minimizing such complications. ADTs have been studied… read more here.
Keywords: invasive spinal; surgery; minimally invasive; spinal surgery ... See more keywords