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Case Reports
. 2005 Feb;2(2):226-9.
doi: 10.3171/spi.2005.2.2.0226.

A transsternoclavicular approach for the anterior decompression and fusion of the upper thoracic spine. Technical note

Mutsuhiro Tamura  1 , Masashi Saito, Masafumi Machida, Keiichi Shibasaki
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A transsternoclavicular approach for the anterior decompression and fusion of the upper thoracic spine. Technical note

Mutsuhiro Tamura et al. J Neurosurg Spine. 2005 Feb.

Abstract

The anterior approach is commonly used to reach the upper thoracic region to achieve decompression and stabilization; however, upper thoracic lesions are difficult to treat because of the regional anatomical structures, and this approach is associated with risks of complication. The authors evaluated the advantages of using a transsternoclavicular approach to aid in treating upper thoracic lesions. The procedure and surgery-related outcomes are discussed.

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