Simultaneous Posterior Fusion with Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) for Treatment of Kyphotic Deformities in Prone Position. A Series of 86 Cases

Background Data: The traditional position of the patient during VATS procedure is the lateral decubitus. This make the surgeon oriented to the field since this the same position of the traditional thoracotomy and make it easy for conversion to open surgery if needed. Prone position; although may...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Wafa, Fady Michael, Ahmed El Badrawi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Egyptian Spine Association 2012-07-01
Series:Egyptian Spine Journal
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Online Access:http://esj.journals.ekb.eg/article_3792.html