Korean J Pain.  2018 Apr;31(2):132-134. 10.3344/kjp.2018.31.2.132.

Spinal epiduroscopy as an educational tool

• Choi YK

• KMID: 2410836
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2018.31.2.132

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Endoscopy
Epidural Space
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Injections, Epidural
Pain Management
Pain
Injections
Inflammation
Humans

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Inflammation of epidural space. Mild inflammation locally around the dura is seen in (A). Moderate inflammation in the regional area around the dura with increased congestion and fibrosis is seen in (B). Extensive inflammation with granulation and fibrosis is seen in (C).

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  Fig. 2 Inflammation fibrosis complex of epidural space. Epidural space is filled with gelatinous exudates and fibrosis in (A), membranous fibrosis in (B), and fibrotic bands and meshes in (C).

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