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10535554

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
10
pubmed:dateCreated
1999-11-10
pubmed:abstractText
This study evaluates the residual biomechanical stability of the spine following multilevel anterior diskectomies and anterior longitudinal ligament release using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Eighteen domestic pigs were randomly divided into three groups of six pigs. Group 1 underwent thoracic anterior release from T4-T9 using a left-sided VATS approach, group 2 underwent thoracic anterior release from T4-T9 via a traditional left thoracotomy (open), and group 3 did not undergo surgery and served as a control. After surgery, the animals were euthanized, and the thoracic spinal columns were harvested for biomechanical testing. Nondestructive testing was performed on all specimens in pure compression, flexion, extension, right lateral bending, and torsion. Specimens from group 1 had significantly lower stiffness values (P<.05) than the control group for all five test modes. These data demonstrate that adequate anterior release of the thoracic spine can be obtained with the VATS technique. Further prospective clinical studies on VATS are required before the widespread application of this technique.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
0147-7447
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
22
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
923-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1999
pubmed:articleTitle
Video-assisted thoracic diskectomy and anterior release: a biomechanical analysis of an endoscopic technique.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, SUNY Health Science Center-Syracuse, NY, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article