Comparison of discectomy versus sequestrectomy in lumbar disc herniation: a meta-analysis of comparative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lumbar disc removal is currently the standard treatment for lumbar disc herniation. No consensus has been achieved whether aggressive disc resection with curettage (discectomy) versus conservative removal of the offending disc fragment alone (sequestrectomy) provides better outcomes. This study aims to compare the reherniation rate and clinical outcomes between discectomy and sequestrectomy by literature review and a meta-analysis.

Methods

A systematic search of PubMed, Medline, Embase and the Cochrane Library was performed up to June 1, 2014. Outcomes of interest assessing the two techniques included demographic and clinical baseline characteristics, perioperative variables, complications, recurrent herniation rate and post-operative functional outcomes.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Ran J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4376728 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature