Anterior Thoracic Spinal Cord Herniation: Surgical Treatment and Postoperative Course. An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis of 246 Cases.

Background: Anterior thoracic spinal cord herniation (ATSCH) is a rare cause of progressive myelopathy. Early surgery is essential, but there is no agreement about the best surgical approach.

Objective: To identify factors that determine surgical results and to find evidence for the most favorable technique to correct ATSCH.