Our institutional experience with lateral extra-cavitary approach for posterior mediastinal neurofibroma
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The LECA to the thoracic spine can be used for the removal of posterior mediastinal neurofibromas which causes anterior and lateral spinal cord compression. It provides lateral exposure to the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae without entering the pleural cavity (extra-cavitary) and enables the surgeon to visualize the anterior dural surface better than with other posterior lateral exposures. In this case report, we describe the challenges we face while operating the posterior mediastinal tumour using this surgical approach. This approach provides better access to ventral and lateral thoracic and upper lumbar spine pathologies.
Source: Romanian Neurosurgery
Authors: Shashank Nahar, Piyush Panchariya, Prashant Raj Singh, Prashant Lakhe
Institution: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College
Language: English
Subfield: Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404372978