article = {SCR-2020-12-120}
title = {How to Confirm and Document Adequate Lumbar Spine Discectomy Intraoperatively?}
journal = {Surgical Case Reports}
year = {2020}
issn = {2613-5965}
doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.SCR.2020.12.20}
url = {https://www.sciencerepository.org/how-to-confirm-and-document-adequate-lumbar-spine_SCR-2020-12-120 
author = {Joseph Gamal  Boktor,Miriam  Nakanda Kakaire,Ashish  Khurana,Devi  Prakash Tokala,}
keywords = { Lumbar discectomy, cauda equina, recurrent disc, residual disc, diagnosis}
abstract ={Lumbar discectomy is a common procedure for acute disc prolapse, especially in patients with neurological deficit [1]. The literature describes using fluoroscopy intraoperatively to avoid wrong level and side [2]. However, there is no method to confirm/document adequate discectomy apart from a postoperative MRI. The authors' technique involves taking clinical photos of the removed disc material. This technique provides accurate, low-cost documentation, and the patient can review it post-operatively. This could be of significant value in large disc prolapse and cauda equina syndrome surgery.}