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01-07-2018 | Case Report

Transforaminal endoscopic decompression for thoracic spinal stenosis under local anesthesia

Authors: Zhi-Qiang Jia, Xi-Jing He, Li-Tao Zhao, San-Qiang Li

Published in: European Spine Journal | Special Issue 3/2018

Abstract

Background

Thoracic spinal stenosis is a common vertebral degenerative disease, and treatment remains challenging. In recent years, transforaminal endoscopic decompression has been widely used for treating lumbar degenerative diseases. However, the efficacy of this procedure for thoracic spinal stenosis has yet to be established. Herein, we report a case of thoracic spinal stenosis treated with transforaminal endoscopic decompression under local anesthesia.

Case report

An 88-year-old man presented with a 1-month history of progressive paralysis and dysesthesia in the bilateral lower extremities. A diagnosis of thoracic spinal stenosis was made, based on physical examination. A two-step percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic thoracic decompression was performed for spinal canal decompression. Over a follow-up of 1 year, a favorable outcome was noted.

Conclusion

Transforaminal endoscopic decompression is a safe and an effective surgical approach for the treatment of thoracic spinal stenosis. For patients with thoracic spinal stenosis, accurate diagnosis and elaborate surgical planning should be highlighted, and the surgical outcome can be favorable.

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Title: Transforaminal endoscopic decompression for thoracic spinal stenosis under local anesthesia
Authors: Zhi-Qiang Jia
Xi-Jing He
Li-Tao Zhao
San-Qiang Li
Publication date: 01-07-2018
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue Special Issue 3/2018
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5479-2

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Transforaminal endoscopic decompression for thoracic spinal stenosis under local anesthesia

Abstract

Background

Case report

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case report

Conclusion

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