Retropleural Thoracic Approach.
Department
Neurosurgery
Document Type
Article
Abstract
The lateral retropleural thoracic approach offers minimally invasive access for the treatment of thoracic spine pathology, specifically thoracic herniated discs. Alternatives to the retropleural approach traditionally included posterolateral or anterior approaches, which carry increased morbidity. The retropleural approach affords lateral access to the thoracic spine that allows for addressing pathology such as herniated discs, corpectomy, tumor, or trauma. This article outlines preoperative workup and planning, intraoperative steps, tips, and postoperative care.
Publication Date
1-1-2020
Publication Title
Neurosurgery clinics of North America
ISSN
1558-1349
Volume
31
Issue
1
First Page
43
Last Page
48
PubMed ID
31739928
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1016/j.nec.2019.08.005
Recommended Citation
Wewel, Joshua T and Uribe, Juan S., "Retropleural Thoracic Approach." (2020). Neurosurgery. 596.
https://scholar.barrowneuro.org/neurosurgery/596