A simple technique for thoracoscopic assisted placement of the distal limb of syringopleural shunts
Background: Syringomyelia is an unusual accumulation of fluid within the spinal cord that may be associated with significant neurologic symptoms. Surgical drainage using various techniques is often required to reduce the intraparenchymal pressure and to alleviate symptoms. Syringopleural shunting se...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-01-01
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Series: | Respiratory Medicine Case Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007118302193 |