J Korean Soc Spine Surg.  2008 Dec;15(4):277-280. 10.4184/jkss.2008.15.4.277.

Posterior Epidural Migration of a Sequestrated Intervertebral lumbar Disc with Cauda Equina Syndrome: Two Cases Report

• Cho YH
• Chang SA
• Park JY
• Han JH
• Shin JH

• KMID: 2209632
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4184/jkss.2008.15.4.277

Abstract

Posterior epidural migration of a sequestrated intervertebral lumbar disc with cauda equina syndrome is quite rare. This paper reports two unusual cases of posterior epidural migration of a sequestrated intervertebral lumbar disc with cauda equina syndrome to emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and complete decompression.

Keyword

Sequestrated disc herniation; Posterior migration; Cauda equine syndrome; Complete decompression

MeSH Terms

Cauda Equina
Decompression
Early Diagnosis
Polyradiculopathy

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