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Zhurnal Voprosy Neirokhirurgii Imeni N. N. Burdenko
|June 10, 2009
Abstract:
The paper deals with endoscopic surgical treatment of traumatic injuries of thoracic spine. Indications and contraindications, pre-surgical preparation procedures are discussed. Surgical technique is described. Advantages of thoracoscopic operations include: minimal invasiveness, decreased blood loss, less intensive postoperative pain, better functional and cosmetic outcomes. An example of successful treatment of female patient with combined trauma and multilevel injury of the spine using endoscopic technique is presented.
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