title: [Transthoracic approach to the thoracic spine via the rib cage].
abstract: Transthoracal approach to the thoracic spine is presented. It has been used in 19 patients with trauma or tumor within thoracic spine. This approach allowed for direct access to the vertebral body where the pathology was located. Transthoracal approach, however, should be performed by a surgeon with sufficient knowledge of thoracic surgery.
authors.affiliation: Z Oddziału Schorzeń i Urazów Kregosłupa, Wojecwódzkiego Szpitala Chirurgii Urazowej w Piekarach Slaskich.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Doniec
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Paściak
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Szymański
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods*; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*