Publication Type |
Journal Article |
School or College |
School of Medicine |
Department |
Neurosurgery |
Creator |
Schmidt, Meic H. |
Other Author |
Kan, Peter |
Title |
Minimally invasive thoracoscopic resection of paraspinal neurogenic tumors: technical case report |
Date |
2008-01-01 |
Description |
OBJECTIVE: The posterior mediastinum is a common location for benign neurogenic tumors. They are frequently asymptomatic but can present with local compressive or neurological symptoms. METHODS: Thoracoscopy is used increasingly over posterolateral thoracotomy for the removal of these lesions. RESULTS: Complete resection of these tumors through a thoracoscopic approach is possible in most cases, but dumbbell tumors present as special challenges, which require a combined thoracoscopic and open posterior approach. CONCLUSION: In this article, we outline the technique of thoracoscopic resection of paraspinal neurogenic tumors through an operative video and a review of the literature to summarize the surgical outcomes of patients with these lesions. |
Type |
Text |
Publisher |
Wolters Kluwer (LWW) |
Volume |
63 |
Issue |
ONS Suppl 1 |
Language |
eng |
Bibliographic Citation |
Kan, P., & Schmidt, M. H. (2008). Minimally invasive thoracoscopic resection of paraspinal neurogenic tumors: technical case report. Neurosurgery, 63(ONS Suppl 1), ONSE54. |
Rights Management |
(c) Wolters Kluwer (LWW) http://lww.com |
Format Medium |
application/pdf |
Format Extent |
506,405 bytes |
Identifier |
ir-main,12800 |
ARK |
ark:/87278/s6z32h5f |
Setname |
ir_uspace |
ID |
706083 |
Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6z32h5f |