Syringo-Subarachnoid Shunt Placement: A Minimally Invasive Technique Using Fixed Tubular Retractors-Three Case Reports and Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Placement of a syringo-subarachnoid shunt as a surgical management for syringomyelia has been well described in the literature. Good results in terms of clinical and radiological improvement have been documented especially for posttraumatic syringomyelia. Traditionally, this has been performed using open approaches which are fraught with risks of cerebrospinal fluid leak, delayed wound healing, and increased postoperative pain. With the help of minimally invasive techniques that are currently being used to treat various degenerative spinal disorders, most of these complications may be minimized. However, few reports in literature describe similar approaches for accessing intradural intramedullary spinal cord lesions and especially for syringomyelia.

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SUBMITTER: Srikantha U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7188106 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature