15 August 2023 : Clinical Research
Risk Factors and Causes of Reoperation in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients after Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A Retrospective Case Series with a Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up
Tao Tang1BCDE, Jiahao Liu2ACD, Jian Cao2A, Dingwen He2AE, Xigao Cheng2AEG, Shuihua Xie1CDEFG*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.939844
Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e939844
Table 1 Cause of reoperation after PELD.
| Cause of reoperation after PELD | No. of patients (%) | Percentage of all PELD | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurrence | 14 | 3.22% | 12 patients underwent lumbar decompression and fusion surgery, and 2 patients underwent PELD |
| Incomplete decompression | 8 | 1.84% | 8 patients underwent PELD |
| Persistent low back pain | 3 | 0.69% | 3 patients underwent lumbar radiofrequency thermocoagulation |
| Postoperative infection | 2 | 0.46% | 2 patients underwent spinal endoscopic removal of the infected lesion |