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Thoracic disk prolapse
T D Nadkarni1, A Goel1, R D Nagpal1
1Department of Neurosurgery, K. E. M. Hospital, Parel, Bombay - 400012, India.
Neurology India
|March 16, 2018
Summary
This study analyzed 15 thoracic disc prolapse cases. Patients undergoing discoidectomy alongside laminectomy showed better long-term outcomes than those with laminectomy alone.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Thoracic disc prolapse is a rare condition.
- It can cause significant neurological deficits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the clinical presentation, surgical treatment, and outcomes of thoracic disc prolapse.
- To compare the effectiveness of laminectomy versus laminectomy with discoidectomy.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 15 patients with thoracic disc prolapse.
- Surgical treatment included posterior decompressive laminectomy, with discoidectomy in five cases.
Main Results:
- Lower dorsal disc prolapse was most common.
- Pain, motor weakness, and bladder/bowel dysfunction were key symptoms.
- Patients undergoing discoidectomy had better long-term results than those with laminectomy alone.
Conclusions:
- Posterior decompressive laminectomy is a viable surgical option for thoracic disc prolapse.
- Adding discoidectomy may improve long-term outcomes in select cases.
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