Complications of thoracic spine surgery - Their avoidance and management.

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience : Official Journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
So Kato

Abstract

As the surgical techniques have been significantly developed, thoracic spine surgery is currently increasingly indicated for a variety of pathologies such as degenerative spondylosis, ligament ossification, spinal deformity, infectious diseases, trauma and tumors. Thoracic spine has the distinctive anatomy with the rib attachment and the proximity to great vessels and lungs, and spinal cord has particular vulnerability due to its unique circulation system. Thus, both anterior and posterior approach surgeries have their own risks unique to this spinal segment. To be capable of challenging the spinal disorders in thoracic spine, surgeons must be aware of possible complications and their avoidance methods as well as management strategy. In the present narrative review paper, the complications in thoracic spine surgery are categorized into approach-related complications, neurological complications, wound-related complications, mechanical and instrument-related complications, as well as medical complications along with pre-, intra- and post-operative considerations. Their pathologies, possible sequelae, incidence, risk factors, prevention and management are discussed. As for some of the complications that are also commonly seen in c...Continue Reading

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