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- Title
Sacral laminoplasty and cystic fenestration in the treatment of symptomatic sacral perineural (Tarlov) cysts: Technical case report.
- Authors
Smith, Zachary A; Li, Zhenzhou; Raphael, Dan; Khoo, Larry T
- Abstract
Perineural cysts of the sacrum, or Tarlov cysts, are cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled sacs that commonly occur at the intersection of the dorsal root ganglion and posterior nerve root in the lumbosacral spine. Although often asymptomatic, these cysts have the potential to produce significant symptoms, including pain, weakness, and/or bowel or bladder incontinence. We present a case in which the sacral roof is removed and reconstructed via plated laminoplasty and describe how this technique could be of potential use in maximizing outcomes.
- Publication
Surgical neurology international, 2011, Vol 2, p129
- ISSN
2152-7806
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.4103/2152-7806.85469