Publications by authors named "Fan-He Meng"
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- Thoracic spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare but serious condition, and traditional surgical methods can be risky and complicated.
- This study introduces a new technique called full-endoscopic transforaminal debridement and decompression to treat brucellar thoracic SEA, focusing on two patients with neurological deficits.
- Results showed significant improvement in both patients' neurological functions post-surgery, with no major complications or recurrence, suggesting that this endoscopic method is a safe and effective alternative to more invasive surgeries.
Introduction: Percutaneous pedicle screw placement (PPSP) is a minimally invasive procedure highly dependent on fluoroscopic guidance, which results in increased radiation exposure and prolonged operative time. Ultrasound can image the lumbar paravertebral anatomy and the needle trajectory in real time, which may help reduce the use of fluoroscopy and radiation dose in PPSP. We will conduct a parallel randomised controlled trial to mainly investigate the effect of ultrasound guidance in radiation reduction during PPSP.
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