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Endoscopic assisted posterior decompression for spinal neoplasms.

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.
AuthorsRalph J Mobbs, Peter Nakaji, Bartek J Szkandera, Charles Teo
JournalJournal 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
PMID12217675 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
CopyrightCopyright 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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