ISSN:
0942-0940
Keywords:
Transversoarthropediculocostectomy
;
spinal hour-glass tumour
;
thoracic spine tumour
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Tumours of the spine occasionally also present with an intrathoracic extension. The authors report on a technique which permits the complete removal of these hourglass lesions at a single operation by transversoarthropediculocostectomy. Its advantages and disadvantages are discussed and the results in 6 patients presented.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01420512