Approach-related complications of open versus thoracoscopic anterior exposures of the thoracic spine

K M C Cheung; S Al Ghazi

doi:10.1177/230949900801600315

Approach-related complications of open versus thoracoscopic anterior exposures of the thoracic spine

J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2008 Dec;16(3):343-7. doi: 10.1177/230949900801600315.

Authors

K M C Cheung¹, S Al Ghazi

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. ken-cheung@hku.hk

PMID: 19126903
DOI: 10.1177/230949900801600315

Abstract

This article reviews the approach-related complications of open versus thoracoscopic anterior exposures of the thoracic spine and suggests possible ways to avoid them.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Orthopedic Procedures / adverse effects
Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery*
Thoracoscopy / adverse effects*
Thoracotomy / adverse effects*