Idiopathic Spinal Cord Herniation Associated With a Thoracic Disc Herniation: Case Report, Surgical Video, and Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this publication is to present a case of idiopathic spinal cord herniation (ISCH) associated with a transdural disk herniation, demonstrate an operative technique used to treat this condition and provide an updated review the literature.

Background context

ISCH is an infrequent condition that can cause progressive myelopathy leading to severe neurological dysfunction. This condition is characterized by ventral displacement of the spinal cord across a defect in the dura, either congenital or acquired, resulting in vascular compromise and adhesion that subsequently causes injury to the spinal cord. We present the management of such a patient, in addition to a review of the literature regarding management of ISCH.

Methods

This patient underwent surgery

SUBMITTER: Randhawa PS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7337104 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature