Study Design. Retrospective review of the literature. Objective. To update recent trends in
the surgical treatment for thoracic disc herniation (TDH). Summary of Background Data. TDH …

Background Surgical treatment of thoracic disc herniation (TDH) is technically demanding
due to its proximity to the spinal cord. Methods Literature review. Results Symptomatic TDH …

Introduction Symptomatic thoracic disc herniations (TDHs) are uncommon and can be
surgically treated. Although transthoracic decompression is considered the gold standard, it …

Background A systematic review and network meta-analysis (Prospero ID
CRD42018106936) were performed. Objective The selection of the appropriate surgical …

BACKGROUND Giant thoracic disc herniation (gTDH) is a rare condition. It is defined by a
herniation that occupies at least 40% of the thoracic spinal canal and is usually calcified …

Objective To describe a novel surgical technique for a minimally disruptive lateral
transthoracic transpleural approach to treat thoracic disc herniations. Summary of …

The management of symptomatic thoracic disc herniation (TDH) has evolved tremendously
ever since the first laminectomy was performed. The last decade has witnessed the …

ABSTRACT AIM: To compare outcomes and complications in patients with thoracic disc
herniation (TDH) undergoing surgery with either the posterior or anterior approach …

Thoracic disc herniation is rare and mainly occurs between T8 and L1. The herniation is
calcified in 40% of cases and is labeled as giant when it occupies more than 40% of the …

Background: Surgeries for symptomatic thoracic disk herniations (TDH) remain challenging.
Objective: A mini-open lateral retropleural approach is described and the clinical outcomes …