[Prevention of epidural fibrosis. Initial experiences with non-resorbable membrane]

Unfallchirurg. 2002 May;105(5):483-5. doi: 10.1007/s00113-001-0362-7.
[Article in German]

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cicatrix / prevention & control*
  • Diskectomy*
  • Dura Mater / pathology
  • Epidural Space / pathology
  • Female
  • Fibrosis / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / surgery*
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery*
  • Male
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Microsurgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / pathology
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Reoperation

Substances

  • Membranes, Artificial