TY - JOUR
AR - SCR-2020-12-120
TI - How to Confirm and Document Adequate Lumbar Spine Discectomy Intraoperatively?
AU - Joseph Gamal , Boktor
AU - Miriam , Nakanda Kakaire
AU - Ashish , Khurana
AU - Devi , Prakash Tokala
JO - Surgical Case Reports
PY - 2020
DA - Tue 22, Dec 2020
SN - 2613-5965
DO - http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.SCR.2020.12.20
UR - https://www.sciencerepository.org/how-to-confirm-and-document-adequate-lumbar-spine_SCR-2020-12-120 
KW -  Lumbar discectomy, cauda equina, recurrent disc, residual disc, diagnosis
AB - 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.