Magnetic resonance imaging findings three weeks after discectomy: misleading appearance of recurrent herniation, with nerve root enhancement

Authors
Randoux, B Page, P Meary, E Fredy, D Meder, JF
Citation
B. Randoux et al., Magnetic resonance imaging findings three weeks after discectomy: misleading appearance of recurrent herniation, with nerve root enhancement, JOINT BONE, 68(4), 2001, pp. 345-349
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Rheumatology
Journal title
JOINT BONE SPINE
ISSN journal
1297319X → ACNP
Volume
68
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
345 - 349
Database
ISI
SICI code
1297-319X(2001)68:4<345:MRIFTW>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
A patient with right-sided L5 sciatica and low back pain experienced a symp tom recurrence 3 weeks after surgical removal of a right-sided L4-L5 disk h erniation. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was suggestive of recurrent dis k herniation and showed enhancement of the right L5 root. This case emphasi zes the difficulties met in interpreting imaging studies done too early aft er surgery. (C) 2001 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.