Extrapleural Thoracoscopic Anterior Spinal Fusion: A Modified Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Approach to the Pediatric Spine
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Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has recently been developed as an alternative to thoracotomy for anterior spinal surgery. We report a case in which an extrapleural dissection was combined with VATS to further improve this approach.
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Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery for spinal conditions.
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has become an alternative treatment tool for a variety of spinal conditions in the last two decades. This endoscopic or "keyhole" approach minimizes the chest wall morbidity related to the traditional thoracotomy. The current indications for VATS are the same as in any open anterior spinal surgery. This article reviews the outcomes of VATS treatments ...
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