Claudio Corona Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Juxtafacet synovial cyst
Neurosurgery Unit, IGEA Hospital, Casa di Cura IGEA - Via Marcona, 69 - 20129 Milano, Italy
Mr. Claudio Corona, belongs to the department of Neurosurgery, interest in the field of Ganglion cyst; Juxtafacet synovial cyst; Lumbar synovial cyst; Spinal instability; Spondylolisthesis, from IGEA Hospital, Casa di Cura IGEA - Via Marcona, 69 - 20129 Milano, Italy
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Author(s): Vincenzo Amato, Luigi Giannachi, Claudio Irace and Claudio Corona
Lumbar Synovial Cysts: Microsurgical Treatment and Outcome in 40 Cases: Review and Critical Analysis of the Literature
Intraspinal synovial cysts (SCs) are uncommon benign growths that occur adjacent to the spinal facet joints. Surgical resection is the treatment of choice for symptomatic patients, but, much debate continues regarding the indication of concomitant fusion to prevent delayed instability. In this study, we report a retrospective review of 40 patients treated for lumbar SCs with microsurgical technique, and analyse the related literature in order to better understand and manage this pathology.
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