Research Article

Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery for Anterior Spinal Procedures

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Transesophageal approach to the anterior thoracic spine. (a) Incision over the anterior longitudinal ligament and exposure of the intravertebral space and vertebral bone. (b) Insertion of the 19 gauge needle in the thoracic vertebrae. (c) Fluoroscopic view of vertebral bone biopsy.
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