Biportal Endoscopic Techniques for Severe Dural Ossification in Thoracic Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum: Insights From Preoperative Imaging
UBE surgery effectively manages progressive thoracic OLF associated with dural ossification. Preoperative CT imaging is essential for assessing dural involvement and guiding surgical techniques. Microscopic surgery is recommended for inexperienced surgeons requiring wide dural excision.
Authors
- Hyeun Sung Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5361-5234)
- Dong Hwa Heo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1203-4550)
- Ji Yeon Kim
- Dong Chan Lee
- Su Yong Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0186-1833)
Institutions
- Gimpo Airport Wooridul Spine Hospital (KR)
- Hanil General Hospital (KR)
- Leon Wiltse Memorial Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Neurospine
- Published
- 2025-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2550338.169
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01