1994
DOI: 10.3109/02688699409101184
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Thecal repair in post-surgical pseudomeningocoele

Abstract: A postsurgical pseudomeningocoele (PSPM) forms when cerebrospinal fluid extravasates through a dura-arachnoidal tear and becomes encysted within the wound. Patients may become symptomatic with wound swelling, headache and radiculopathy. A uniform method of repairing PSPMs is described which includes separation of the dura from the arachnoid, dural repair under operating microscope control, and the use of overlapped local flaps to reinforce the dura and obliterate the PSPM sac. Four recent cases are presented w… Show more

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“…5,17,19,20,49,63 Although lumbar drains and bed rest may be useful as nonoperative approaches to treat these conditions, surgery is often required. 5,17,19,20,49,63 Although lumbar drains and bed rest may be useful as nonoperative approaches to treat these conditions, surgery is often required.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…5,17,19,20,49,63 Although lumbar drains and bed rest may be useful as nonoperative approaches to treat these conditions, surgery is often required. 5,17,19,20,49,63 Although lumbar drains and bed rest may be useful as nonoperative approaches to treat these conditions, surgery is often required.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…5,17,19,20,49,63 Although lumbar drains and bed rest may be useful as nonoperative approaches to treat these conditions, surgery is often required. 20 This method may be useful if initial surgery with collagen matrix and lumbar drainage fails. There was 1 failure, requiring lumbar drainage.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…43 However, neurological deficit does not always occur, as Wang et al noted no instances of neural damage resulting from unintended durotomy during lumbar spinal surgery in a large retrospective study of 641 patients. 43 Several comorbidities have been reported to occur after an unintended durotomy including spinal headaches, 34 pseudomeningocoele, 18 meningitis, 24 and nerve root entrapment resulting in intractable pain.…”
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“…Arachnoid membrane inflammation (arachnoidit) may result in persistent irritation of the nerve roots if persists [52] . Early identification and treatment of these complications are very important to prevent from permanent neurological deficits [61] . Postsurgical pseudomeningocele is an uncommon complication of spinal surgery [62] .…”
Section: Postoperative Factorsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Postsurgical pseudomeningocele is an uncommon complication of spinal surgery [62] . The reasons of the pseudomeningocele include dural rupture or insufficient closure during surgery [61,63] . Persistent…”
Section: Postoperative Factorsmentioning
confidence: 99%