Regression of Giant Calcified Thoracic Disk and Spinal Cord Compression Following Thoracic Laminectomy and Posterior Instrumented Fusion

The authors present a case report of a patient with a giant thoracic calcified disc. The patient underwent a posterior thoracic laminectomy and fusion without resection of the disc. The calcified disc regressed in size and lost its calcified component postoperatively.

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Published in:World neurosurgery 2018-02, Vol.110, p.64-64
Main Authors: Alonso, Fernando, Kasliwal, Manish K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fusion
Herniation
Resection
Thoracic disk
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Summary:The authors present a case report of a patient with a giant thoracic calcified disc. The patient underwent a posterior thoracic laminectomy and fusion without resection of the disc. The calcified disc regressed in size and lost its calcified component postoperatively.
ISSN:1878-8750
1878-8769
DOI:10.1016/j.wneu.2017.10.122