Table 1 Patient characteristics
Characteristics | Mean (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
Age, mean (in years) | 46.6 ± 14.2 | |
Sex (%) | Male | 6 (60.0) |
Female | 4 (40.0) | |
Type of symptom, N (%) | Pain only | 5 (50.0) |
Pain and weakness | 5 (50.0) | |
Symptom duration (months) | 4.7 ± 0.7 | |
Follow-up duration (months) | 12.6 ± 1.0 | |
Operation time (minutes) | 21.3 ± 3.0 | |
Hospital stay (day) | 1.5 ± 0.5 | |
Type of cyst (based on radiologic findings), N (%) | Discal cyst | 2 (20.0) |
Facet cyst | 4 (40.0) | |
Pavlov cyst | 4 (40.0) | |