A study of 22 Cases of Dorsal Inter-Vertebral Disc Prolapse treated by Thoracic Laminectomy
Background: dorsal spine intervertebral disc prolapse (IVDP) not a very common entity compared with cervical & lumbar region usually treated surgically. Patients & method: 22 patients studied in the specialized surgical hospital neurosurgical department from Jan 2002 till Jan. 2006. the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Faculty of Medicine University of Baghdad
2009-01-01
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| Series: | مجلة كلية الطب |
| Online Access: | http://iqjmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/19JFacMedBaghdad36/article/view/1155 |
| Summary: | Background: dorsal spine intervertebral disc prolapse (IVDP) not a very common entity compared with cervical & lumbar region usually treated surgically.
Patients & method: 22 patients studied in the specialized surgical hospital neurosurgical department from Jan 2002 till Jan. 2006. the study included age, gender, cases. clinical features, diagnoses & surgical management.
Results: 22 patients were studied 76% of the patients are at the age of 30-60 with slight male predominance, all diagnosed by MRI & or CT scan, all managed surgically by laminectomy the results are compared with other studies.
Conclusion: posterior thoracic laminectomy at the dorsal region is a safe, simple procedure with good results if done early & meticolous.
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| ISSN: | 0041-9419 2410-8057 |