Minimally invasive lateral approach for symptomatic thoracic disc herniation: initial multicenter clinical experience.

JS, Uribe; WD, Smith; L, Pimenta; R, Härtl; E, Dakwar; UM, Modhia; GA, Pollock; V, Nagineni; R, Smith; G, Christian; L, Oliveira; L, Marchi; V, Deviren

doi:10.3171/2011.10.spine11291

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Minimally invasive lateral approach for symptomatic thoracic disc herniation: initial multicenter clinical experience.

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Uribe JS

Smith WD

Pimenta L

Abstract

<h4>Object</h4>Symptomatic herniated thoracic discs remain a surgical challenge and historically have been associated with significant complications. While neurological outcomes have improved with the abandonment of decompressive laminectomy, the attempt to minimize surgical complications and associ...

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