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  • Title: Surgical management of cervical myelopathy: indications and techniques for surgical corpectomy.
    Author: Medow JE, Trost G, Sandin J.
    Journal: Spine J; 2006; 6(6 Suppl):233S-241S. PubMed ID: 17097543.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: There are a variety of surgical treatments for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). PURPOSE: Review the indications and techniques for multilevel cervical corpectomy in the treatment of CSM. CONCLUSION: Cervical corpectomy is effective and relatively safe for the treatment of a variety of diseases of the cervical spine. Indications, surgical considerations, operative positioning, surgical method, and complications avoidance are discussed as a guide to effectively performing this procedure.
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