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Thoracic disc herniation. Re-evaluation of the posterior approach using a modified costotransversectomy.
Spine 1993 October 2
A consecutive series of 23 thoracic disc herniations in 21 patients treated between 1980 and 1988 were reviewed. All patients were decompressed through a posterolateral approach (costotransversectomy or transpedicular). Pain and weakness were the most common presenting symptoms. Twenty-one thoracic disc herniations in 19 patients were available for long-term follow-up, averaging 58.1 months. Sixteen patients had an excellent or good result. Three patients had a fair result. There were no poor results. All six patients with significant preoperative lower extremity weakness improved. Pain was relieved in 16 patients and reduced in three. There were no significant neurologic complications associated with the procedure. Posterolateral decompression for thoracic disc herniation remains a viable alternative without the inherent risk and morbidity of the transthoracic approach.
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