Original paper
Endoscope‐Assisted Thoracolumbar Lateral Corpectomy
Abstract
Objective: To report an endoscope‐assisted lateral approach to expose the intervertebral foramen and disk and perform lateral corpectomy of thoracolumbar disks in dogs. Study Design: Cadaver study. Animals: Fresh canine cadavers (n=6). Methods: A thoracic (T10–T11) and a lumbar (L3–L4) lateral approach were made on 6 fresh canine mixed breed cadavers. Through a limited skin incision, musculature was dissected and retracted using a neurosurgical...
Paper Details
Title
Endoscope‐Assisted Thoracolumbar Lateral Corpectomy
Published Date
Jul 19, 2011
Journal
Volume
40
Issue
6
Pages
738 - 742