Abstract
Discal cyst is a very rare lesion that can cause refractory low back pain and radiating leg pain. Although there are some reports to remove this lesion, there has been no report of discal cyst removed by percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal approach. Two young patients manifested left gluteal and leg pain due to a discal cyst at L5–S1 level and L4–5 level, respectively. Percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal approach was performed to remove the discal cyst, achieving complete decompression of the nerve root. The symptom was relieved and the patient was discharged the next day. Percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal approach could be a good alternative option in selected cases for the treatment of lumbar discal cyst.
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This study was sponsored by a fund from the Wooridul Spine Foundation.
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Kim, JS., Choi, G., Lee, C.D. et al. Removal of discal cyst using percutaneous working channel endoscope via transforaminal route. Eur Spine J 18 (Suppl 2), 201–205 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-008-0815-6
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