Open AccessTransthoracic approach for lesions involving the anterior dorsal spine: A multidisciplinary approach with good outcomes
Author(s) -
Srikant Balasubramaniam,
Devendra K Tyagi,
Sheikh H Zafar,
Hemant V Savant
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of craniovertebral junction and spine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.38
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 0976-9285
pISSN - 0974-8237
DOI - 10.4103/0974-8237.193254
Subject(s) - medicine , kyphosis , surgery , thoracic spine , dorsum , lesion , thoracic vertebrae , vertebra , lumbar vertebrae , radiography , anatomy , lumbar
Anterior approach provides excellent visualization and access to the anterior thoracic spine. It may be used alone, in combination with a posterior midline approach or in a staged or sequential fashion.