A comparison between repeat discectomy versus fusion for the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation: Systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Chotetawan Tanavalee, Worawat Limthongkul, Wicharn Yingsakmongkol, Panya Luksanapruksa, Weerasak Singhatanadgige
• Other Authors: King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/51510
• Institution: Mahidol University

© 2019 Elsevier Ltd Recurrent lumbar disc herniation is a common negative sequela of primary discectomy. Repeat discectomy versus spinal fusion is constantly debated, and successful outcomes from both treatments remain unclear. Several meta-analysis studies have not reported re-operative rates betwe...