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Similar overall complication rate between endoscopic & microendoscopic foraminotomy
February 2019
Similar overall complication rate between endoscopic & microendoscopic foraminotomy
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Complications of Full-Endoscopic Versus Microendoscopic Foraminotomy for Cervical Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
World Neurosurg. 2018 Jun;114:217-227Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
26 randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and case series' were included in this meta-analysis comparing complication rates between full-endoscopic foraminotomy and microendoscopic foraminotomy. Overall pooled complication rate did not significantly differ between the two techniques. Specific rates of dural tear and superficial infection also did not significantly differ between techniques....
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