Surgical Neurology
Volume 71, Issue 3 , Pages 330-331 , March 2009

Minimally invasive/endoscopic vs “open” posterior cervical laminoforaminotomy: do the risks outweigh the benefits?

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☆ The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the author, and the views expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Publisher.

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doi: 10.1016/j.surneu.2008.10.005

Surgical Neurology
Volume 71, Issue 3 , Pages 330-331 , March 2009

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