Right infraaxillary thoracotomy approach for upper thoracic vertebral decompression and fusion at T2 –T6 levels: a technical note

ConclusionsThe technique described is a safe and novel right infraaxillary thoracotomy approach to provide direct access from vertebral bodies T2 –T6 and to provide adequate room for upper thoracic vertebral decompression and fusion surgery. However, a suitable fixation implant should be designed.Graphical abstractThese slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.

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Source: European Spine Journal - July 13, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research