Anterior vs Posterior Approach for Thoracic Corpectomy: an Analysis of Risk Factors, Outcomes, and Complications

Thoracic corpectomies are performed for various reasons including spinal deformity, trauma, neoplasms, and infection. Regardless of indication, both anterior and posterior approaches are surgical options, selected based on pathology, anatomy, patient characteristics, and surgical experience. Risk profiles and outcomes for these procedures are poorly characterized, however, and the choice between the two approaches remains inconclusive.

Source: World Neurosurgery - May 17, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ryan G. Chiu, Jonathan Hobbs, Darian R. Esfahani, Saavan Patel, David Rosenberg, Clayton L. Rosinski, Akash S. Patel, Anisse N. Chaker, Ankit I. Mehta Tags: Original article Source Type: research