A perspective for the selection of surgical approaches in patients with upper thoracic and cervicothoracic junction instabilities

Kaya R. A., Turkmenoglu O. N., Koc O. N., Genc H. A., Cacusoglu H., Ziyal I. M., ...More

SURGICAL NEUROLOGY, vol.65, no.5, pp.454-463, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 65 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.surneu.2005.08.017
  • Journal Name: SURGICAL NEUROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.454-463
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective: To reach the upper thoracic vertebrae, a number of extensive approaches have been proposed. The purpose of this study is to provide a clear perspective for the selection of surgical approaches in patients who undergo vertebral body resection, reconstruction, and stabilization for upper thoracic and cervicothoracic junction instabilities.