Publications by authors named "Tshiunza M Cherubin"
Introduction: Recurrent lumbar disc herniation (rLDH) remains a challenge in spinal surgery. This systematic review analyzes the use of transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (TFED) for the treatment of rLDH.
Methods: A comprehensive search of 4 electronic databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Cochrane, was conducted.
Article Synopsis
- Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is commonly used to treat degenerative spinal issues like disc herniations and spinal stenosis but can lead to rare complications such as vision loss.
- A case is highlighted involving a 70-year-old man who underwent TLIF and experienced complete vision loss in his left eye post-surgery, which was later confirmed as irreversible optic nerve damage.
- This incident emphasizes the critical need for careful intraoperative positioning and assessment in patients with existing eye conditions to prevent potential complications like postoperative vision loss (POVL).
Introduction The role of separation surgery in managing symptomatic spinal metastases has been increasing in recent years, and it represents a crucial part of the definitive management of this condition. Methods We report on a series of seven patients treated at the National Cancer Institute in Mexico using minimally invasive approaches to perform transpedicular corpectomy. The goal was to obtain a margin of tumor-free tissue, enabling the completion of oncological treatment with radiotherapy.
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