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Thoracic disk herniation.

Thoracic disk herniation.

Authors :
Wilson TA
Branch CL Jr
Source :
American family physician [Am Fam Physician] 1992 May; Vol. 45 (5), pp. 2162-8.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

Symptomatic thoracic disk herniation is unlikely to be encountered with significant frequency in clinical practice. Subtle manifestations required a high index of suspicion if the work-up is to be efficient. In the appropriate candidate, magnetic resonance imaging is the best screening tool, and it may be the only diagnostic study required. In the symptomatic patient with neurologic dysfunction or persistent pain refractory to nonsurgical therapy, surgical diskectomy is a safe and effective treatment with limited morbidity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002-838X
Volume :
45
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American family physician
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1575111