Case Report : Clinical experiences of performing transforaminal balloon adhesiolysis in patients with failed back surgery syndrome -two cases report

Epidural fibrosis is a contributing factor to the persistent pain that is associated with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) and other pathophysiologies, particularly as it inhibits the passage of regional medications to areas responsible for pain. Therefore, effective mechanical detachment of epid...

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Published in:Korean journal of anesthesiology 2014-02, Vol.66 (2), p.169
Main Authors: Bo Young Hwang, Hong Seok Ko, Jeong Hun Suh, Jin Woo Shin, Jeong Gill Leem, Jae Do Lee
Format: Article
Language:Korean
Subjects:
Balloon dilation
Epidural injections
Failed back surgery syndrome
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Summary:Epidural fibrosis is a contributing factor to the persistent pain that is associated with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) and other pathophysiologies, particularly as it inhibits the passage of regional medications to areas responsible for pain. Therefore, effective mechanical detachment of epidural fibrosis can contribute to pain reduction and improve function in FBSS patients. In this report, we describe the successful treatment of FBSS patients with epidural adhesiolysis using a Fogarty catheter via the transforaminal approach. (Korean J Anesthesiol 2014; 66: 169-172)
ISSN:2005-6419