Paraspinal Lumbar Spine Approach - Wiltse Access

Abstract Introduction  Technical developments in spinal surgery have reduced the number of surgical incisions and of the length of time for the procedure. Objective  Describe topographical landmarks, anatomy and characteristics of the Wiltse access, a paraspinal approach to the lumbar spine. Methods...

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Veröffentlicht in:Arquivos brasileiros de neurocirurgia 2017-09, Vol.36 (3), p.167-171
Hauptverfasser: Rabelo, Nícollas Nunes, Silva, Bruno Nascimento Bettencourt da, Silveira Filho, Luciano José, Passos, George Santos dos, Pereira, Vitor Hugo Honorato, Dias Junior, Luiz Antônio Araujo, Dias, Luiz Antônio Araujo, Tanaka, Koji
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Introduction  Technical developments in spinal surgery have reduced the number of surgical incisions and of the length of time for the procedure. Objective  Describe topographical landmarks, anatomy and characteristics of the Wiltse access, a paraspinal approach to the lumbar spine. Methods  A review of the literature was performed using as databases: PubMed, Embase, Science Direct, the Cochran Database and Google Scholar. Total 22 papers met the inclusion criteria, and they were all published between 1959 and 2016. Discussion  The Wiltse approach is performed by median skin incision with lateral muscle dissection between the multifidus and the longissimus muscles, in a natural pathway. This approach allows access to the pedicles and to the lateral recess, enabling the performance of posterior spinal fusion and decompression and minimally invasive discectomy techniques. This access is less traumatic than the median approach, and it is ideal for lower levels, like L4–5 and L5-S1. Conclusion  The authors strongly encourage this approach because they believe that, when well-indicated, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages and complications due to the fact that it is a less invasive procedure.
ISSN:0103-5355
2359-5922
DOI:10.1055/s-0037-1604267