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Thoracic disk herniation.

T A Wilson1, C L Branch

  • 1Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

American Family Physician
|May 11, 1992
PubMed
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Symptomatic thoracic disc herniation is rare but requires a high suspicion for diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging is the best tool, and surgery offers a safe, effective treatment for persistent symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Symptomatic thoracic disc herniation is infrequently encountered in clinical practice.
  • Diagnosis often requires a high index of suspicion due to subtle presentations.

Observation:

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the optimal screening tool for suspected thoracic disc herniation.
  • MRI may be the sole diagnostic imaging modality needed.

Findings:

  • Surgical discectomy is a safe and effective treatment for patients with neurologic deficits or intractable pain.
  • The procedure is associated with limited morbidity.

Implications:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis of thoracic disc herniation is crucial for effective management.
  • Surgical intervention provides a favorable outcome for carefully selected patients.