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This review aims to assess the neurological outcomes and complication rates of posterior transdural decompression for thoracic disc herniation causing myelopathy.

June 17, 2026Global Spine JournalOpen Access

Posterior Transdural Decompression for Thoracic Disc Herniation Causing Myelopathy: A Systematic Review of Outcomes and Safety

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This review aims to assess the neurological outcomes and complication rates of posterior transdural decompression for thoracic disc herniation causing myelopathy.
Conducted a systematic review following PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
Included studies on adult patients undergoing posterior transdural decompression.
Two reviewers performed selection, extraction, and quality assessment using Joanna Briggs Institute checklist.
74 patients from 7 Level IV studies were analyzed.
76% showed neurological improvement, while 9.5% had transient postoperative worsening.
Cerebrospinal fluid leakage occurred in 4.1%, with no reported mortality.

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Systematic review evaluates outcomes and safety of posterior transdural decompression for myelopathy.

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Akil et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Posterior Transdural Decompression for Thoracic Disc Herniation Causing Myelopathy: A Systematic Review of Outcomes and Safety

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