How to treat lumbar disc herniation in pregnancy? A systematic review on current standards.
Alberto Di MartinoFabrizio RussoLuca DenaroVincenzo DenaroPublished in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2017)
Surgical treatments during pregnancy impose multiple medical and ethical problems. Timely diagnosis by MRI, careful clinical evaluation, and surgical treatment represent safe and effective procedures. Ongoing evolution of surgical, anesthesiological and obstetrical procedures results in favorable outcomes. However, interdisciplinary management and a wide knowledge of pregnancy-related pathologies are crucial for the best outcome for both mother and child.