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case_images: Computerized tomography scan revealing destruction of the whole of T1 and upper part of T2 vertebral bodies with cord compression
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case_images: He was constipated but had no urinary incontinence. computerized tomography (CT) scan revealed destruction of the whole of T1 and upper part of T2 vertebral bodies [Figure 1] whereas magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed the collapse of the T1 vertebral body with pressure on the spinal cord [Figure 2].
case_images: Magnetic resonance imaging scan revealing collapse of T1 vertebral body with pressure on the spinal cord
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case_images: He was constipated but had no urinary incontinence. computerized tomography (CT) scan revealed destruction of the whole of T1 and upper part of T2 vertebral bodies [Figure 1] whereas magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed the collapse of the T1 vertebral body with pressure on the spinal cord [Figure 2].
case_images: Incision marked
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case_images: Intra-operatively, after instituting general anaesthesia with cuffed endotracheal intubation, the incision was marked [Figure 3].
case_images: Wound closed over mediastinal drains
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case_images: Haemostasis was secured and the wound was closed in standard fashion over mediastinal drains [Figure 4].
case_images: After T1 excision, decompression of the spinal canal and C7-T2 spine fixation
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case_images: Post-operative CT scan revealed satisfactory spine fixation [Figure 5].