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In this paper the complications of cervical laminectomy in both the seated position and in the prone position will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the performance of laminectomy for decompression of the spinal cord and nerve roots secondary to spinal stenosis and spondyloarthrosis.
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Epstein, J.A., Epstein, N.E. (1989). Complications of Cervical Laminectomy, How to Avoid Them, Diagnosis and Treatment. In: Louis, R., Weidner, A. (eds) Cervical Spine II. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-9055-5_27
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