Comparative analysis of mini-open trans-thoracic transpleural and posterior approaches in thoracic disc herniation surgery: A 10-year retrospective review
Both approaches effectively alleviate symptoms in symptomatic TDHs. The anterior approach offers greater neurological improvement but carries higher complication risks. Surgical strategy should be tailored based on herniation characteristics and surgeon expertise. Anterior approaches are ideal for central, large, or calcified herniations, while posterior approaches are preferable for lateral ones.
Authors
- Ali Baram (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6081-5963)
- Federico Pessina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8717-4999)
- Simona Radice (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8397-3363)
- Maurizio Fornari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0315-434X)
- Emanuela Morenghi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0254-3143)
- Giorgio Cracchiolo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3049-360X)
- Maria Pia Tropeano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4653-1232)
- Gabriele Capo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2810-7622)
- Carla Daniela Anania
- Carlo Brembilla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3356-3144)
- Marco Riva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4643-6451)
- Leonardo Anselmi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5968-1986)
Institutions
- Humanitas University (IT)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital (IT)
- University of Milano-Bicocca (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brain and Spine
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bas.2025.104244
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47
Funders
- Humanitas Research Hospital