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  • Neurosurgery
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Radiology

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  • Multiple thoracic disc herniation is an exceptionally rare spinal condition.
  • Surgical intervention is the standard treatment for thoracic disc herniations.
  • Limited literature exists on managing multiple thoracic disc herniations.

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  • This report presents two cases of multiple thoracic disc herniations.
  • Both patients underwent surgical treatment.
  • The surgical approach utilized was laminectomy without discectomy.

Findings:

  • Laminectomy without discectomy was performed in two patients with multiple thoracic disc herniations.
  • This surgical technique was applied to a condition with a very low reported incidence.
  • The outcomes of this specific surgical approach for multiple herniations are detailed.

Implications:

  • This case series contributes to the limited understanding of surgical options for multiple thoracic disc herniations.
  • It highlights an alternative surgical technique for this rare pathology.
  • Further research may explore the efficacy and long-term outcomes of laminectomy without discectomy in similar cases.