Endoscopic assisted posterior decompression for spinal neoplasms.
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.
Mobbs
Ralph J
RJ
Centre for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, The Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Sydney, Australia. ralphmobbs@hotmail.com
Nakaji
Peter
P
Szkandera
Bartek J
BJ
Teo
Charles
C
D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*