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  • Title: Combined approach to intrathoracic lesions invading the spinal cord.
    Author: Janni A, Davini F, Lucchi M, Consoli V, Angeletti CA.
    Journal: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino); 1999 Dec; 40(6):897-9. PubMed ID: 10776727.
    Abstract:
    The treatment of intrathoracic lesions invading the spine has two main issues: the surgical route to be preferred and the incidence of complications following the operation. As a matter of fact surgical treatment, performed in two stages, has a higher risk of cord accidents. Some authors have proposed a combined thoraco-vertebral surgical route which allows the exposition of both the spine and the chest. We experienced the utility of such a surgical approach in the treatment of two endothoracic lesions invading the thoracic spine and requiring the stabilization of the rachis. Satisfactory results were achieved without morbidity.
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