title: Unilateral thoracic canal stenosis.
abstract: Two unusual cases of thoracic spinal canal stenosis are reported. The cord compression was a result of unilateral hypertrophy of the lamina and facet joint. Bony decompression resulted in rapid neurological recovery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, 400012, India.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Deogaonkar
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Goel
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Panchwagh
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pawar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D007839:Functional Laterality; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013130:Spinal Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery