8.7. Clinical Examples (with Video Explanation)
@ProfFishchenkoReferences
The cited sources address the contralateral decompression technique.
1. Akbary K, Kim JS, Park CW, Jun SG, Hwang JH. Biportal endoscopic decompression of exiting and traversing nerve roots through a single interlaminar window using a contralateral approach: technical feasibilities and morphometric changes of the lumbar canal and foramen. World Neurosurg. 2018;117:153–161. doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2018.05.111.
2. Tian D, Zhu B, Liu J, Chen L, Sun Y, Zhong H, et al. Contralateral inclinatory approach for decompression of the lateral recess and same-level foraminal lesions using unilateral biportal endoscopy: a technical report. Front Surg. 2022;9:959390. doi:10.3389/fsurg.2022.959390.
3. Yeung YK, Park CW, Jun SG, Park JH, Tse ACY. Comparative cohort study for expansion of lateral recess and facet joint injury after biportal endoscopic ipsilateral decompression and contralateral decompression. Asian Spine J. 2022;16(4):560–566. doi:10.31616/asj.2020.0656.
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