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What does it mean to have percutaneous thoracic discectomy?
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Cool way to operate: Minimally invasive way to remove a portion of a herniated disc in the mid back region. I found a great website with explanation and quote part below in comments.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Look up complication: Please look up thecomplication rate of this procedure.
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