Joseph Gamal  Boktor,Miriam  Nakanda Kakaire,Ashish  Khurana,Devi  Prakash Tokala,
How to Confirm and Document Adequate Lumbar Spine Discectomy Intraoperatively?
Surgical Case Reports
2020
2613-5965
http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.SCR.2020.12.20
https://www.sciencerepository.org/how-to-confirm-and-document-adequate-lumbar-spine_SCR-2020-12-120 
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.Keywords:  Lumbar discectomy, cauda equina, recurrent disc, residual disc, diagnosis