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The long-term results of chymopapain chemonucleolysis for lumbar disc disease
MACIUNAS RJ; ONOFRIO BM
J NEUROSURG , 1986, vol. 65, n° 1, p. 1-8 Doc n°: 26862 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : CE6 - TRAITEMENTS - RACHIS LOMBAL ET CHARNIERE LOMBOSACREE Ten-year follow-up results in 268 patients injected at the Mayo Clinic. The long-term clinical outcome is evaluated after chymopapain chemonucleolysis for radicular complaints referrable to documented intervertebral disc disease. The follow-up period for 92% of these patients was 10 years. No complications due to chymopapain toxicity were observed. 80.1% of patients were relieved of their presenting radicular leg pain and 75.1% were employed at a capacity equal to or more strenuous than before injection. Chemonucleolysis was demonstrated to be a safe and effective treatment modality, with long-term results that compare favorably with those of similarly selected patients undergoing open surgical procedures. Langue : ANGLAIS Identifiant basis : 1986001932 |
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