Posterolateral approach for spinal intradural meningioma with ventral attachment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spinal meningioma with ventral attachment is a challenging pathology. Several technical modifications have been proposed to secure safe and precise resection of these tumors.

Materials and methods

This retrospective study focused on the precise and safe surgery of spinal meningiomas with strictly ventral attachment of cervical or thoracic spine. The surgical technique included a lateral oblique position for the patient, laminectomy with unilateral medial facetectomy on the tumor side, and spinal cord rotation with the dentate ligament. The neurological status of patients was assessed using the modified McCormick functional schema (mMFS) and sensory pain scale (SPS) before and at least 3 months after surgery. Patients were followed-up for a mean of 23.7 months. Tum

SUBMITTER: Takami T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4660493 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature