[Results of surgical treatment for the intervertebral disc protrusion within thoracic spine].
Results of surgical treatment for intervertebral disc protrusion within thoracic spine in 4 cases are presented. Protrusion had caused spinal compression resulting in neurological impairment (plegia). There were 3 females and 1 male, all in their forties or fifties. Two cases are presented in details, with radiological investigations included. Lateral approach was used at surgery. Neurological deficits subsided completely in all cases. Follow-up ranged from 1-15 years, mean 8 years.
Malawski
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Klinika Ortopedii, Centrum Medycznego Kształcenia Podyplomowego, Otwocku.
Lukawski
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome