Abstract |
The authors describe a technique for anterior thoracic decompression via a posterolateral approach for spinal metastatic disease followed by anterior and posterior column stabilization. We discuss the benefits of decompression via a posterolateral approach including minimization of cord retraction, avoidance of thoracotomy, early mobilization and shorter hospital stay. Technical details are reviewed and difficulties of the approach discussed.
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Authors | Ralph J Mobbs, Peter Nakaji, Bartek J Szkandera, Charles Teo |
Journal | Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
(J Clin Neurosci)
Vol. 9
Issue 4
Pg. 437-9
(Jul 2002)
ISSN: 0967-5868 [Print] Scotland |
PMID | 12217675
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. |
Topics |
- Decompression, Surgical
(methods)
- Endoscopy
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Spinal Cord Compression
(etiology, surgery)
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Neoplasms
(complications, secondary, surgery)
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