André DE Oliveira Santiago
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André DE Oliveira Santiago has a total of 9 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Anselmo Costa
Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
1 shared publication - Bruno Brasil Do Couto
Clínica Articulare, Brazil; Porto Dias Hospital, Brazil
1 shared publication - Fernanda Wirth
Atualli Academy, Brazil
1 shared publication - João Paulo Machado Bergamaschi
Universidade de São Paulo (USP-RP), Brazil; Instituto Atualli, Brazil; Atualli Spine Care Clinic, Brazil
1 shared publication - Kelsen de Oliveira Teixeira
Universidade de São Paulo (USP-RP), School of Medicine, Brazil; Instituto Atualli, Brazil; Clínica Atualli Spine Care, Brazil
1 shared publication - Leonardo Lopes Do Nascimento
Clínica Articulare, Brazil; Porto Dias Hospital, Brazil; Clínica Atualli Spine Care, Brazil
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 1 January 2024
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Coluna/Columna
- Vol. 23 (4) , e291349
ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF ACUTE CAUDA EQUINA SYNDROME: CASE SERIES
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a severe neurological emergency resulting from the compression of the lumbosacral nerve roots, potentially causing motor and sensory deficits, as well as sphincter dysfunctions. Early surgical intervention is essential to prevent permanent neurological sequelae. Traditionally, open laminectomy has been the treatment of choice for decompression. Still, minimally invasive techniques, such as endoscopic discectomy, are gaining popularity due to lower morbidity, smaller incisions, and faster recovery. This study reports three cases of patients with CES treated with endoscopic discectomy. Two cases were caused by a large, extruded disc herniation and one by an intracanal facet cyst. Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and functional disability was measured with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) in the preoperative period and at follow-ups of 1, 6, and 12 months. All three patients showed significant improvement in symptoms, with pain reduction and functional improvement. At 12 months, the patients maintained their functional and neurological recovery without reported complications. The endoscopic technique proved to be a safe and effective method for treating CES in these cases, offering early recovery and fewer postoperative complications. Future studies with larger populations are needed to validate these findings. Level of Evidence IV; Case Report.
- 1 January 2024
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Coluna/Columna
- Vol. 23 (4) , e291349
Open AccessENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF ACUTE CAUDA EQUINA SYNDROME: CASE SERIES
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a severe neurological emergency resulting from the compression of the lumbosacral nerve roots, potentially causing motor and sensory deficits, as well as sphincter dysfunctions. Early surgical intervention is essential to prevent permanent neurological sequelae. Traditionally, open laminectomy has been the treatment of choice for decompression. Still, minimally invasive techniques, such as endoscopic discectomy, are gaining popularity due to lower morbidity, smaller incisions, and faster recovery. This study reports three cases of patients with CES treated with endoscopic discectomy. Two cases were caused by a large, extruded disc herniation and one by an intracanal facet cyst. Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and functional disability was measured with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) in the preoperative period and at follow-ups of 1, 6, and 12 months. All three patients showed significant improvement in symptoms, with pain reduction and functional improvement. At 12 months, the patients maintained their functional and neurological recovery without reported complications. The endoscopic technique proved to be a safe and effective method for treating CES in these cases, offering early recovery and fewer postoperative complications. Future studies with larger populations are needed to validate these findings. Level of Evidence IV; Case Report.