Anterior Sacro-Iliac Fusion: A New Video-Assisted Endoscopic Technique

Year 1997, Volume: 2 Issue: 1, 30 - 33, 30.01.1997

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Abstract

In this paper we present a case of sacroiliac fusion due to an intraarticular
osteocondroma of the sacro iliac joint which was the cause of severe pain and
disability. The excision of the lesion and the fusion was successfully
performed by utilizing minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Although the application of this technique requires a dedicated and
highly experienced team, the encouraging result of our first case with minimal
morbidity and disability due to the operation, makes us to recommend this
technique in sacroiliac fusion, especially when combined with additional
procedures such as drainage, biopsy or excision.

Keywords

Sacroiliac fusion, laparoscopy, intraarticular osteocondroma

Anterior Sacroiliak Füzyon: Video Asistansı ile Yeni Bir Teknik

Abstract

Bu yazımızda ciddi ağrıya neden olan sakro iliak eklemin intraarticular
osteokondromasının minimal invasif teknikle eksize edilmesi sunulmuştur.

Özel deneyimli bir ekip gerektirmesine rağmen ilk vakadaki başarılı
sonucumuz avantajları göz önüne alındığında bu tekniğin sakro iliak füzyonun
yanında rezeksiyon, biyopsi gerektiren vakalarda güvenlikle kullanılabileceğini
göstermektedir.

Keywords

Sakro iliak füzyon, laparoskopi, osteokondrom

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