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Navigating Surgical Strategies for Symptomatic Tarlov Cysts: A Case Report of Successful Microsurgical Excision and Imbrication

2025 · Indonesia

Key Words

Tarlov CystMicrosurgical ExcisionImbricationNerve Root Decompression

Summary

This case report details the successful treatment of a symptomatic sacral Tarlov cyst causing severe pain. Surgeons performed microsurgical partial excision and wall imbrication to decompress the nerve root and prevent CSF leakage. The patient experienced total pain relief and complete functional recovery over a one-year follow-up.

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