Early recovery after retropleural approach in a paraparesis thoracic disc patient.
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ABSTRACT
A 56 years old Thai male developed acute paraparesis 2 days before admission. The investigation showed T6-7 thoracic disc herniation on the left side with thoracic cord compression. A lateral retropleural (extracavity) approach from the left side without penetrating the pleural cavity was performed. He was able to sit up and start the rehabilitation program within the first day after the operation on the bed and neurological status was gradually recovered within 2 months after continue home program for rehabilitation. Finally he can walk with gait aids. The motor power of his legs were grade IV according to Frankel classification and he can well control the uro-genital function.
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Assunto principal:
Compressão da Medula Espinal
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Vértebras Torácicas
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Procedimentos Ortopédicos
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Paraparesia
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Deslocamento do Disco Intervertebral
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Pessoa de Meia-Idade
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2001
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