Percutaneous endoscopic decompression for calcified thoracic disc herniation using a novel T rigid bendable burr

The basic endoscopic instruments are not suitable for removing calcified or hard discs in patients with thoracic disc herniations (TDH). We describe a percutaneous endoscopic technique for the treatment of calcified TDH using an endoscopic drill system with a T rigid bendable burr. Eleven patients (...

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Published inBritish journal of neurosurgery Vol. 37; no. 3; pp. 439 - 441
Main Authors Zhang, Lei-Ming, Lv, Wen-Ying, Cheng, Gang, Wang, Deng-Yuan, Zhang, Jian-Ning, Zhang, Xi-Feng
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Taylor & Francis 01.06.2023
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
calcification
minimally invasive surgery
Percutaneous endoscopy
thoracic disc herniation
thoracic disc herniation
calcification
minimally invasive surgery
Percutaneous endoscopy
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Summary:The basic endoscopic instruments are not suitable for removing calcified or hard discs in patients with thoracic disc herniations (TDH). We describe a percutaneous endoscopic technique for the treatment of calcified TDH using an endoscopic drill system with a T rigid bendable burr. Eleven patients (8 males, mean age 42.1 years) with single-segmental calcified TDH were treated with percutaneous endoscopic surgeries. Our technique using this endoscopic drill system with a T rigid bendable burr is safe and effective for the treatment of calcified TDH. Percutaneous endoscopic decompression using the T rigid bendable burr is a safe and reproducible surgical procedure for the treatment of calcified TDH.
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ISSN:0268-8697
1360-046X
DOI:10.1080/02688697.2018.1557593