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Cauda equina tumor surgery: how I do it

Tessitore, Enrico ; Cabrilo, Ivan ; Boex, Colette ; Schaller, Karl

In: Acta Neurochirurgica, 2012, vol. 154, no. 10, p. 1815-1820

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    Titre
    • Cauda equina tumor surgery: how I do it
    Auteur
    • Tessitore, Enrico. Neurosurgery Division, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Geneva University Medical Center, Geneva, Switzerland
    • Cabrilo, Ivan. Neurosurgery Division, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Geneva University Medical Center, Geneva, Switzerland
    • Boex, Colette. Neurology Division, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Geneva University Medical Center, Geneva, Switzerland
    • Schaller, Karl. Neurosurgery Division, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Geneva University Medical Center, Geneva, Switzerland
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:319537
    Summary
    Background: Tumors of the cauda equina usually require surgery due to their impingement on neighboring nerve roots, often resulting in pain and neurological deficits. Method: The Authors first give a brief introduction on cauda equina tumors, followed by a description of the surgical anatomy, and then develop the microsurgical technique. In particular, tricks to avoid complications are presented, underlining the importance of intraoperative neuromonitoring. Conclusion: Both microsurgical technique and neuromonitoring are important in cauda equina tumor surgery, the goal of which is to achieve complete resection while at the same time preserving neurological function