Radiculopathy, also known as Tarlov cyst, can cause many symptoms that make the patient tired, uncomfortable, reduce work performance and significantly affect the quality of life. Failure to treat Tarlov cysts promptly can cause some dangerous complications for the patient.

The presence of a cerebrospinal fluid fistula is a favorable environment for central nervous system infection. Therefore, intervention to close the fistula in these cases is indicated as soon as possible under the condition that the patient is under endotracheal anesthesia.