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Mini-Thoracotomy and Microscopic Discectomy Without Fusion

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There are several surgical techniques to treat thoracic disc herniation. Mini-thoracotomy and microdiscectomy are indicated in central disc herniation with or without calcification. It offers safe decompression with less morbidity.

Mini-thoracotomy and microscopic discectomy without fusion is a good treatment option for centrally herniated thoracic disc.

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  1. Department of Orthopedics, Chungdam Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea

    Sang Soo Eun

  2. Department of General Surgery, Chungdam Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea

    Young Sik Bae

  3. Department of Neurosurgery, Chungdam Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea

    Sang-Ho Lee

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  1. Wooridul Hospital, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)

    Sang-Ho Lee

  2. Wooridul Hospital, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)

    Junseok Bae

  3. Wooridul Hospital, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)

    Sang-Hyeop Jeon

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Eun, S.S., Bae, Y.S., Lee, SH. (2021). Mini-Thoracotomy and Microscopic Discectomy Without Fusion. In: Lee, SH., Bae, J., Jeon, SH. (eds) Minimally Invasive Thoracic Spine Surgery. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6615-8_13

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