Minimally invasive anterolateral corpectomy for spinal tumors.
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چکیده
Traditional open anterior and posterior approaches for the thoracic and thoracolumbar spine are associated with approach-related morbidity and limited surgical access to the level of abnormality. This article describes the minimally invasive anterolateral corpectomy for the treatment of spinal tumors, and reviews the current literature.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Neurosurgery clinics of North America
دوره 25 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014