Mini–Open Retropleural Transthoracic Approach for the Treatment of Giant Thoracic Disc Herniation
Spine, 08/09/2012
Moran C et al. – Anterior exposure of the thoracic spine using a mini–open thoracotomy and retropleural approach coupled with a limited bony resection surrounding the giant disc, without corpectomy or instrumentation, represents an effective, safe, and appropriate surgical treatment for the resection of giant thoracic discs.



