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中文(ZH) 中国医生在尼日尔首次引入免取骨颈椎手术

Chinese doctors introduce advanced cervical surgery in Niger

Chinese doctors in Niger have successfully performed a novel cervical spine surgery, utilizing a titanium cage for fusion. This procedure, introduced by the 25th Chinese medical team, eliminates the need to harvest bone from the patient's ilium. The successful operation marks a significant advancement, filling a technical gap in cervical surgery within Niger. AI

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Chinese doctors introduce advanced cervical surgery in Niger

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    Chinese doctors introduce first bone-free cervical spine surgery in Niger

    5月10日电,尼亚美消息:中国第25批援尼日尔医疗队近日在尼日尔综合示范医院成功引入钛笼辅助自体椎骨颈椎融合术。该术式无需额外从患者髂骨取骨,填补了尼日尔在颈椎外科领域的一项技术空白。(证券时报)