Clinical Analysis of Chemonucleolysis for Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation.
10.12701/yujm.1986.3.1.171
- Author:
Jowa Hyuk IHM
;
Seung Chan BAEK
;
Sam Kyu KO
;
Yong Chul CHI
;
Byung Yeran CHOI
;
Choong Bae MOON
;
Soo Ho CHO
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Age Distribution;
Anaphylaxis;
Diskectomy;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Intervertebral Disc Chemolysis*
- From:Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
1986;3(1):171-177
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
During last 48 months, in our department 5 patients with single or multiple herniated lumbar discs have received chemonucleolysis. Forty-one of r51 cases have single level herniation and remaining cases have multiple level. Age distribution were from 19 to 59 years old. Over 4 months (longest case: 18 months) follow up revealed as follows: 40 cases (78%) revealed excellent results: 4 cases (7.8%) received discectomy 3-6 months after chemonucleolysis because of recurred symptoms: no anaphylaxis and no major complications were noted.
