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EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
Volume 21, Issue -, Pages S37-S42Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-012-2217-z
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XLIF; Extreme lateral interbody fusion; Anterior lumbar interbody fusion; Spinal fusion; Outcomes; Complications
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Purpose To describe the clinical outcomes and complications in a consecutive series of extreme lateral interbody fusion cases. Methods Retrospective cohort review of 97 consecutive patients from three centers with minimum 6-month follow-up (mean 12 months). Functional status was evaluated by preoperative and last follow-up Oswestry Disability Index score. Leg and back pain were evaluated by visual analog scales. Complications were recorded and permanent complications and neurological impairment was actively investigated at last follow-up. Results No permanent neurological impairment, vascular or visceral injuries were observed. Transient neurological symptoms presented in 7% of cases, all resolved within 1 month from surgery. Transient thigh discomfort was observed in 9%. Clinical success was recorded in 92% of cases. Conclusions Extreme lateral interbody fusion is a safe and effective technique for anterior interbody fusion.
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