Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi / Chinese Medical Association
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Chin. J. Traumatol. · Aug 2008
Endoscopic transforaminal lumbar decompression, interbody fusion and pedicle screw fixation-a report of 42 cases.
To evaluate the surgical procedure of endoscopic transforminal discectomy, bone grafting and Dynalok pedicle screw fixation under X-Tube operation system in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation combined with segmental instability and/or pars defected spondylolithesis. ⋯ This surgical procedure of endoscopic transforminal diskectomy, bone grafting, cage placement and pedicle screw fixation can be effectively accomplished under X-Tube operation system with predominant benefits such as small incision, less stripping of paraspinal muscles, minimal blood loss and rapid postoperative recovery.
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Chin. J. Traumatol. · Aug 2008
Efficacy of large decompressive craniectomy in severe traumatic brain injury.
To investigate the role of large decompressive craniectomy (LDC) in the management of severe and very severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and compare it with routine decompressive craniectomy (RDC). ⋯ LDC is superior to RDC in improving the treatment outcome of severe TBI, especially the very severe ones. LDC can also efficiently reduce the chances of reoperation due to refractory ICP. However, it increases the incidences of delayed intracranial hematoma and contralateral subdural effusion.