ArticleNeurospine2021
Circumferential Operations of the Cervical Spine.
Article in Neurospine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.
- CT-based morphometry and Mimics-guided virtual implantation of a facet-fusion-integrated posterior cervical semi-open-door system: an anatomical feasibility study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Circumferential Surgical Management of a Cervical Chordoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.Cureus · 2025Article
- Bone resorption phenomenon following anterior-posterior combined cervical fusion surgery: is it a pathologic finding?European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2025Article
- Adult cervical spine deformity: a state-of-the-art review.Spine deformity · 2024Review
- Morphometric analysis of cervical disc space height and interpedicular distance using computed tomography.Surgical neurology international · 2024Article
- Clinical and radiological outcomes of one-level cervical corpectomy with an expandable cage for three-column uncomplicated subaxial type «B» injures: a multicenter retrospective study.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2023Article
- Nationwide sample data analysis of additional surgery rate after anterior or posterior cervical spinal surgery.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Preclinical Study of Human Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Using a 3-Dimensional Manufacturing Setting for Enhancing Spinal Fusion.Stem cells translational medicine · 2022Article
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Generally, a combined anterior and posterior cervical approach is associated with significant morbidity since it requires an extended operative time, greater intraoperative blood loss, and both anterior- and posterior-related surgical complications. However, there are some instances where a circumferential cervical fusion can be advantageous. Our objective is to discuss the indications for circumferential cervical spine procedures. A narrative review of the literature was performed. We include the indications for circumferential cervical approaches of the senior author (KDR). Indications for circumferential approaches include: (1) high-risk patients for pseudoarthrosis, (2) cervical deformity (e.g. , degenerative, posttraumatic, cervicothoracic kyphosis), (3) cervical spine metastases (especially those with multilevel involvement), (4) cervical spine infection, (5) unstable cervical trauma, (6) movement disorders and cerebral palsy, (7) Multiply operated patient (especially postlaminectomy kyphosis and patients with massive ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament), and when (8) early fusion is desirable. Circumferential procedures may be useful in many different cervical spine conditions requiring surgery. Despite its advantages, particularly with reducing the risk for pseudarthrosis, the benefits of a combined approach must be weighed against the risks associated with a dual approach. With appropriate preoperative planning, intraoperative decision-making, and surgical techniques, excellent clinical outcomes can be achieved.
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