ArticleCureus2021
Using an Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) in Revising Failed Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) With Exchange of Cage.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Foraminotomy for Radiculopathy at the Fused Segment After Lumbar Fusion: Clinical Outcomes and Surgical Considerations.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Minimally invasive lateral tubular approach for revision of failed lumbar interbody fusion: illustrative cases.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2026Article
- Pathological Patterns and Technical Considerations in Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Foraminotomy for Fusion-Segment Radicular Pain.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- The role of XLIF in spinal revision surgery involving failed interbody implants: a review of technique, outcomes, and indications.Acta neurochirurgica · 2025Review
- Management of Massive Flank Hernia After Lateral Lumbar Fusion: Preoperative Botulinum Toxin Injections and Open Repair - A Case Report.The American journal of case reports · 2024Article
- Endoscopic Revision for Long-Term Symptomatic Cage Retropulsion after TLIF: The Clinical Presentation in a Single Center.Orthopaedic surgery · 2023Article
- Transdural retrieval of retropulsed transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion cages.Journal of craniovertebral junction & spineArticle
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Abstract
Minimally invasive techniques have gained popularity in spine surgery in recent years. Extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) is one of these techniques. The rapid increase in the use of this approach in either primary or revision surgeries is related to its several advantages including less operative time, less blood loss and reduced length of hospital stay with fast recovery. We report a case of a failed transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) in L4-L5 level, one year after the primary procedure with persistent pain due to failed fusion. Underwent revision, by using XLIF with the removal of old cage and exchange with new large cage. Revision of failed interbody fusion can be achieved through anterior, posterior or lateral approach. The decision to proceed with either method depends on several factors, including previous surgeries, fibrosis and risk of neurovascular injury and surgeon's preference. XLIF approach should be considered in revision surgeries of failed interbody fusion. As it can provide several advantages compared to anterior or posterior approaches, in terms of better fusion rates and lower risk of neurovascular injuries by avoiding the use of the previous passage.
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