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Chen X, Han D, Mao T, Xu H, Guo H, Ge H, Meng X, Teng L, Wang L, Mu Q, Wang J. Unilateral hemilaminectomy vs. laminoplasty for the resection of spinal schwannomas: an analysis of 100 patients. Front Neurol 2024; 15:1383980. [PMID: 38863508 PMCID: PMC11165109 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1383980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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Objective Spinal schwannomas are the most common intradural extramedullary tumors, and their complete removal is recommended to avoid tumor recurrence. Although laminoplasty provides a sufficient window for tumor resection, this approach may increase tissue trauma and cause postoperative instability compared with unilateral hemilaminectomy. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and clinical outcomes of the two approaches. Materials and methods We included 100 consecutive patients who underwent unilateral hemilaminectomy or laminoplasty for resection of spinal schwannomas between January 2015 and February 2023. The patients' baseline characteristics, including sex, age, tumor location, percentage of tumor occupying the intradural space, operative time, postoperative length of hospital stay, intraoperative bleeding volume, visual analog scale score, and neurologic results, were retrospectively analyzed. Results Hemilaminectomy patients who underwent unilateral hemilaminectomy had smaller intraoperative bleeding (p = 0.020) volume, shorter operative time (p = 0.012), and shorter postoperative length of hospital stay (p = 0.044). The mean VAS scores at the last follow-up were similar between the two groups (p = 0.658). Although the postoperative McCormick and Karnofsky Performance scores were not significantly different between the laminoplasty and unilateral hemilaminectomy groups (p = 0.687 and p = 0.649, respectively), there was a statistically significant improvement based on postoperative neurological results compared to preoperative neurological results for both groups. The incidence of postoperative complications was 5% and 11.7% in the unilateral hemilaminectomy and laminoplasty groups, respectively (p = 0.308). Conclusions For spinal schwannoma resection, unilateral hemilaminectomy has more advantages than laminoplasty, including a shorter postoperative hospital stay, faster procedure, and less intraoperative blood loss while achieving the same desired result.
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- Xiaofeng Chen
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of Sui Hua City, Suihua, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurology, Heilongjiang Province Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gaozhou People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Zhai P, Wu H, Tong L, Wang Y, Sun Z. Posterior paramedian approach combined with a novel inverted V-shaped surgical access for intraspinal schwannomas: a retrospective case series study. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:358. [PMID: 37183257 PMCID: PMC10184340 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03816-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore the efficacy and safety of the posterior paramedian approach combined with a novel inverted V-shaped surgical access for the treatment of intraspinal schwannomas. METHODS This study retrospectively reviewed consecutive patients who underwent surgical resection of the intraspinal schwannomas via the inverted V-shaped approach at our center between January 2016 and May 2021. Changes between the preoperative and postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) scores and neurological function Japan Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores were assessed. Secondary outcomes such as success rate of tumor resection, operation time, blood loss, spinal stability, and disruption degree of intervertebral joints. Postoperative complications were also investigated. RESULTS Of these 36 consecutive patients, there were 6 cases in the cervical spine, 2 cases at the cervical-thoracic junction, 11 cases in the thoracic spine, 4 cases at the thoracic-lumbar junction and 13 cases in the lumbar spine. The average operation time was 99 min, and the average blood loss was 95.4 mL. The tumor removal rate was 100%. Postoperative CT re-examination showed that the spinous processes were intact in all cases, the facet joint surfaces were intact in 32 cases. At the time of last follow-up, the median JOA score was 25 (9-27), which was significantly improved compared to the preoperative median JOA score of 15 (10-22) (P < 0.01). The overall excellent and good rate were 88.9 %. The median VAS score at post-surgery was 0 (0-2), which was significantly improved compared to the preoperative median VAS score of 4 (2-8) (P < 0.01). As for complications, there were no cases of cerebrospinal fluid leakage or spinal instability. Three patients who had a postoperative fever finally recovered after lumbar cistern drainage. CONCLUSION The inverted V-shaped surgical access via the posterior paramedian approach is an effective and safe method for the treatment of intraspinal schwannomas.
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- Pengfei Zhai
- Department of NeuroSpine Surgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China.
- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
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- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Duke Molecular Physiology Institute, Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of NeuroSpine Surgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of NeuroSpine Surgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of NeuroSpine Surgery, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China.
- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
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Liao D, Li D, Wang R, Xu J, Chen H. Hemilaminectomy for the removal of the spinal tumors: An analysis of 901 patients. Front Neurol 2023; 13:1094073. [PMID: 36712439 PMCID: PMC9874286 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.1094073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Objective We report our experience with the use of hemilaminectomy approach for the removal of benign intraspinal tumors. Method A retrospective review of 1,067 patients who underwent hemilaminectomy in our hospital between 2013 and 2019 was analyzed. Baseline medical data were collected. One hundred sixteen patients were excluded due to degenerative diseases, spinal bone tumors, and malignant tumors. The remaining 901 patients (916 tumors) were enrolled. The Dennis Pain Scale (DPS) was used to assess improvement in pain before surgery and during long-term follow-up. Neurological status was assessed using the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) impairment scale. Results The age of the patients was 48.7 ± 15.3 years, the duration of symptoms was 16.5 ± 32.0 months, and the tumor size was 2.6 ± 1.4 cm. Three hundred two tumors were located in the cervical region, 42 in the cervicothoracic region, 234 in the thoracic region, 57 in the thoracolumbar region, and 281 in the lumbar and lumbosacral region. Twenty-three tumors were ventrally located, 677 were dorsal or dorsolateral, 63 were intramedullary, 87 were epidural, and the rest were dumbbell-shaped. The most common pathologies were schwannomas (601, 66.7%) and meningiomas (172, 19.1%). Total excision was achieved at 97.8%. The operative time was 94.3 ± 32.6 min and the blood loss during surgery was 96.9 ± 116.5 ml. The symptom of pain improved in 87.0% of patients during long-term follow-up, neurological function improved in 68.3% and remained unchanged at 30.5%. Conclusion The hemilaminectomy approach was a rapid and safe procedure to remove intradural and extradural tumors. This approach has offered several advantages. It could be used for the resection of most extradural or intradural extramedullary lesions, even some intramedullary tumors.
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- Dengyong Liao
- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,Jianguo Xu ✉
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,*Correspondence: Haifeng Chen ✉
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Mo K, Gupta A, Laljani R, Librizzi C, Raad M, Musharbash F, Al Farii H, Lee SH. Laminectomy Versus Laminectomy with Fusion for Intradural Extramedullary Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. World Neurosurg 2022; 164:203-215. [PMID: 35487493 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.04.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The primary objective of our systematic review and meta-analysis was to systematically compare the reported outcomes between laminectomy and laminectomy with fixation/fusion (LF) for the treatment of intradural extramedullary tumors (IDEMTs). Our secondary objective was to compare the outcomes between different laminectomy exposure techniques. METHODS PubMed and Embase were queried for literature on laminectomy and LF for IDEMTs. Reports of transforaminal approaches, interlaminar approaches, corpectomy, pediatrics patients, intramedullary tumors, technical studies, animal or cadaver studies, and literature reviews were excluded. The outcome measures recorded were pain, neurologic function, functional independence, cerebrospinal fluid leak, and wound infection. Where possible, the laminectomy technique (partial laminectomy [PL] vs. total laminectomy [TL]) was specified. Stata, version 17, was used for the fixed effects inverse variance meta-analysis. RESULTS Of 1849 reports assessed, 17 were included. The meta-analysis revealed that laminectomy (PL or TL) resulted in higher rates of postoperative sagittal instability compared with LF (odds ratio, 1.81; P < 0.001). No differences in any other postoperative outcome were observed between laminectomy and LF (P = 0.44). The systematic review also revealed no differences in postoperative pain, neurologic function, or functional independence or disability between PL and TL. Some evidence suggested that TL might result in greater rates of sagittal instability compared with PL. CONCLUSIONS No differences between LF, PL, or TL in pain, neurologic deficit, functional independence, cerebrospinal fluid leak, or wound infection were reported. Laminectomy had greater odds of sagittal instability compared with LF. Patients with preoperative sagittal instability requiring extensive removal of the posterior spinal column to achieve adequate resection of large tumors might benefit from LF.
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- Kevin Mo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
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Zeng W, Jiang H, He S, Zhang Y, Yu B, Wang H, Wang C. Comparison of Neuroendoscopic and Microscopic Surgery for Unilateral Hemilaminectomy: Experience of a Single Institution. Front Surg 2022; 9:823770. [PMID: 35425804 PMCID: PMC9002179 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.823770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Objective This study was designed to compare the safety and efficacy of unilateral hemilaminectomy conducted under complete neuroendoscopic visualization (UHNV) relative to unilateral hemilaminectomy under total microscopic visualization (UHMV) for the treatment of patients diagnosed with intraspinal tumors. Methods In total, 41 patients undergoing intraspinal tumor resection at Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital were included in this study, including 20 and 21 patients in the UHNV and UHMV groups, respectively. Intraoperative parameters including incision length, operative duration, number of vertebral laminae removed and intraoperative blood loss, as well as indicators of curative efficacy such as total tumor resection rates and postoperative symptom improvement rates, and safety indicators including complication rates, recurrence rates, spinal deformity rates, spinal instability incidence, and length of stay (LOS), were compared between the two groups. Results In contrast to the UHMV group, patients in the UHNV group had a significantly shorter incision length and decreased intraoperative blood loss (P < 0.05), while the operative duration (P > 0.05) showed no statistical difference. Although the postoperative improvement and total tumor resection rates were enhanced, the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). In comparison, the bedridden time and length of stay (LOS) were significantly shortened (P < 0.05) in the UHNV group. However, there were no significant differences in recurrence, incidence of complications, spinal deformity, and spinal instability (P > 0.05). Conclusion Collectively, our findings indicate that UHNV is not inferior to the UHMV approach. Moreover, due to its safe and minimally invasive nature, UHNV represents a promising alternative to UHMV as a treatment for patients with intradural extramedullary tumors.
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- Wei Zeng
- Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Cunzu Wang
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Hernandez NS, George KM, Yang M, Nail J, Kryzanski J, Riesenburger RI. Feasibility of unilateral hemilaminectomy utilizing a Williams retractor for the resection of intradural-extramedullary spinal neoplasms. Neurochirurgie 2021; 68:4-10. [PMID: 34329658 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2021.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND While open approaches have historically been used in the surgical treatment of intradural-extramedullary spine tumors, minimally-invasive surgical (MIS) techniques are frequently applied to minimize post-operative complications associated with open surgery. Tubular retractor systems in particular have been employed in combination with the unilateral hemilaminectomy (UHL) approach. Here we describe the use of a Williams retractor as a safe and effective minimally-invasive alternative to tubular retractor systems with similar post-operative outcomes. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed a cohort of eight patients who underwent unilateral hemilaminectomy using a Williams retractor for the minimally-invasive resection of intradural-extramedullary neoplasms at a large tertiary academic center from 2017 to 2019. Patient demographics, pathologic specimens, radiographic studies, and intraoperative parameters were collected and analyzed. RESULTS In our series, gross total resection was achieved in all cases. Average operative time was 158±40minutes, the mean estimated blood loss (EBL) was 44.4±30.4mL, and mean length of stay was three days. All patients reported symptomatic improvement at follow-up as reported by Visual Analog Scale scores. CONCLUSION A Williams retractor yields similar outcomes with respect to post-operative pain, operative time, and EBL as it maintains the advantages of the UHL approach in the resection of intradural-extramedullary spine tumors while enhancing feasibility and providing significant cost savings.
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- N S Hernandez
- Tufts University School of Medicine, 145, Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02111, United States; Department of Neurosurgery, Tufts Medical Center, 800, Washington St., Box 178, Boston, MA 02111, United States
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, 145, Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02111, United States; Department of Neurosurgery, Tufts Medical Center, 800, Washington St., Box 178, Boston, MA 02111, United States
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, 145, Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02111, United States; Department of Neurosurgery, Tufts Medical Center, 800, Washington St., Box 178, Boston, MA 02111, United States
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, 145, Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02111, United States; Department of Neurosurgery, Tufts Medical Center, 800, Washington St., Box 178, Boston, MA 02111, United States
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, 145, Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02111, United States; Department of Neurosurgery, Tufts Medical Center, 800, Washington St., Box 178, Boston, MA 02111, United States
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, 145, Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02111, United States; Department of Neurosurgery, Tufts Medical Center, 800, Washington St., Box 178, Boston, MA 02111, United States.
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Dobran M, Paracino R, Nasi D, Aiudi D, Capece M, Carrassi E, Lattanzi S, Rienzo ADI, Iacoangeli M. Laminectomy versus Unilateral Hemilaminectomy for the Removal of Intraspinal Schwannoma: Experience of a Single Institution and Review of Literature. J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2021; 82:552-555. [PMID: 33845505 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1722968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Spinal schwannomas are benign slow-growing tumors, and gross total resection is the gold standard of treatment. The conventional surgical approach is laminectomy, which provides a wide working area. Today minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is popular because it is associated with shorter hospital stay, less operative blood loss, minimized tissue traumas and relative postoperative pain, and, and spine surgery, avoidance of spinal instability. MATERIAL AND METHODS From January 2016 to December 2019, we operated on 40 patients with spinal intradural extramedullary tumor (schwannoma) with laminectomy or hemilaminectomy. Baseline medical data, including patients' sex and age, tumor location, days of postoperative bed rest, operative time, length of hospitalization, and 1-month visual analog scale (VAS) value were collected and analyzed. Data analysis was performed using STATA/IC 13.1 statistical package (StataCorp LP, College Station, Texas, United States). RESULTS Hemilaminectomy was associated with faster operative time (p < 0.001), shorter postoperative time spent in bed (p < 0.001), and shorter hospitalization (p < 0.001). At 1-month follow-up, the mean VAS score was 4.6 (1.7) among the laminectomy patients and 2.5 (1.3) among the hemilaminectomy patients (p < 0.001). Postoperative complications occurred in 1 (7.7%) and 7 (25.9%) patients in the hemilaminectomy and laminectomy groups, respectively (p = 0.177). CONCLUSIONS Unilateral hemilaminectomy has significant advantages compared with laminectomy in spinal schwannoma surgery including shorter operative time, less time spent in bed, shorter hospitalization, and less postoperative pain.
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- Mauro Dobran
- Department of Neurosurgery, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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Schmutzer M, Tonn JC, Zausinger S. Spinal intradural extramedullary arachnoid cysts in adults-operative therapy and clinical outcome. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2020; 162:691-702. [PMID: 31813001 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-019-04156-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Spinal arachnoid cysts (SAC) are rare mostly idiopathic intradural lesions with compression of the spinal cord and clinical signs of radiculo- and/or myelopathy. We retrospectively analyzed radiological and clinical characteristics of patients with surgical treatment of SAC including a subgroup evaluation of long-term outcome and QoL. METHOD Patients with SAC treated between 1993 and 2017 were evaluated. Craniocaudal (c.c.) and anteroposterior (a.p) cyst diameters were measured pre- and post-OP. McCormick and Odom score for myelopathy, general outcome and QoL (SF-36, EORTC-QLQ30) were recorded. RESULTS A total of 72 patients (female:male = 1.9:1) were analyzed with mean FU of 44.8 ± 60 months (long-term data from 25 patients with FU 78.2 ± 63.9 months). All had surgery due to solitary cysts: 10 cervical (13.9%), 45 thoracic (62.5%), and 17 lumbosacral (23.6%), the majority (79.2%) located dorsally. Main symptoms were gait disturbance (80%), dysesthesia (64%) and paresis (80%). Patients had (hemi-)laminectomy with cyst fenestration in 48 (66.7%) and complete resection in 18 cases (25.0%). Four cases (5.5%) were treated by cystoperitoneal shunt, 2 by marsupialization (2.8%). In total, 11 revisions were necessary in 9/72 (12.5%) patients (one patient underwent 3 revisions). Two patients were reoperated for wound revision/epidural hematoma (each n = 1). Seven patients needed additional cyst wall resection after 1.5-31.0 months due to insufficient cyst shrinking and persistent clinical symptoms after first surgery; most of the cysts were multiple septated and of post-hemorrhagic origin. The mean c.c. size decreased from 5.2 ± 3.7 cm pre-OP to 2.7 ± 3.9 cm (p < 0.05); the a.p. diameter decreased from 1.0 ± 0.5 cm to 0.3 ± 0.3 cm (p < 0.0001) without significant differences between fenestration and resection. McCormick and Odom scores revealed improved symptoms, particularly of gait disturbance, sensory deficits, and general performance. Long-term FU displayed satisfying QoL performance without differences of fenestration or resection. CONCLUSION SAC mostly affect women and are predominantly located in the thoracic spine, becoming apparent with clinical myelopathy. For cysts without intracystic septae and compartments, both fenestration and resection of the cyst wall provided significant reduction of cyst size and clinical improvement.
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Onyia CU, Menon SK. Laminectomy Versus Laminoplasty in the Surgical Management of Long-Segment Intradural Spinal Tumors: Any Difference in Neurological Outcomes? Asian J Neurosurg 2018; 13:1128-1133. [PMID: 30459881 PMCID: PMC6208216 DOI: 10.4103/ajns.ajns_67_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background: Previous comparative studies have shown that apart from lack of any significant difference in neurologic outcomes between laminoplasty and laminectomy following resection of intradural spinal tumours, spinal column issues such as postoperative deformities, malalignment, and adjacent level disease have also been clearly demonstrated to be quite similar for both techniques. However, there is no study yet that describes any difference in neurologic outcomes for long-segment intradural lesions as a rare subset of these lesions (in terms of number of spinal segments involved) following surgical management between these two techniques. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective review of surgical treatment with either laminectomy or laminoplasty done for patients with long-segment intradural tumors at a tertiary health-care institution in India. Results: Out of over 167 patients surgically treated for intradural tumors during the study period, a total of 60 patients were included in the evaluation. The long-segment tumors were intramedullary in 22 (36.7%) patients and intradural-extramedullary in the remaining 38 (63.3%) patients. No patient in both cohorts had any revisional surgery after initial resection or any serious complications. The incidence of neurologic function remaining unchanged at the end of follow-up was similar between laminoplasty and laminectomy (12.5% vs. 11.1%). There was no significant correlation between the preoperative McCormick score and postoperative McCormick score (P > 0.05 at 95% degree of confidence; Spearman's rho = 0.028), suggesting that functional outcomes were not dependent on the initial neurologic status. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that : the two independent variables (Extent of surgery and Choice of procedure) were not significant predictors of the dependent variable (Functional outcome following surgery) (odds ratio = 3.836; p = 0.071). Conclusion: This retrospective evaluation demonstrates laminoplasty not to be more or less likely to have any better functional outcome or need for revision compared to laminectomy in the resection of long-segment intradural lesions. A quality randomized controlled study on a much larger scale will be required to validate this finding.
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kochi, Kerala, India
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Villalonga JF, Cervio A. [Surgical treatment of intradural extramedullary lesions by hemilaminectomy]. Surg Neurol Int 2017; 8:S11-S17. [PMID: 29142776 PMCID: PMC5672658 DOI: 10.4103/sni.sni_253_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the usefulness of hemilaminectomy as a surgical approach in patients with intradural-extramedullary tumors. METHODS Retrospective analysis of patients in which hemilaminectomy was as surgical approach in intradural-extramedullary tumors between June 2006 and December 2015. Demographics, preoperative symptoms, imaging characteristics, intraoperative findings, histological lineage, and postsurgical complications were analyzed. The average follow-up was 48.9 months (6-120 months). RESULTS Fifty-three patients underwent hemilaminectomy. Tumor was located in the cervical level in 5 cases, in the dorsal level in 24, and in the lumbar region in 24 cases. Histological analysis revealed 28 neuromas, 11 meningiomas, 7 ependymomas, and 7 "multiple injuries." Total resection without postsurgical neurologic deficit was possible in 96% of the patients. There were no recurrences on follow-up. CONCLUSION Hemilaminectomy is an effective approach for the resection of lateralized cervicodorsal intradural-extramedullary tumors. It can also be used to treat midline lesions located in the lumbar level.
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- Juan F. Villalonga
- Departamento de Neurocirugía del Instituto FLENI, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Neurocirugía del Instituto FLENI, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Quadrantectomy for resection of spinal ependymomas with a new classification of unilateral approaches regarding bone drilling and the use of a new tool: The Balak ball-tipped water jet dissector. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY-ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND CASE MANAGEMENT 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2016.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Tola S, De Angelis M, Bistazzoni S, Chiaramonte C, Esposito V, Paolini S. Hemilaminectomy for spinal meningioma: A case series of 20 patients with a focus on ventral- and ventrolateral lesions. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2016; 148:35-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2016.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2016] [Revised: 06/14/2016] [Accepted: 06/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Mobbs RJ, Maharaj MM, Phan K, Rao PJ. Unilateral Hemilaminectomy for Intradural Lesions. Orthop Surg 2016; 7:244-9. [PMID: 26311099 DOI: 10.1111/os.12184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2015] [Accepted: 05/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Unilateral hemilaminectomy (UHIL), an alternative surgical approach to intradural lesions, involves a unilateral approach to meningeal opening that provides an adequate window for tumor extraction while leaving most of the vertebral structures intact. The techniques and results of a modified hemilaminectomy technique with spinal endoscopy is discussed and limited unilateral hemilaminectomy for intradural tumors (UHIT) evaluated prospectively. METHODS Relevant clinical variables, operative reports, histological findings, pre- and post-operative imaging, and follow-up data for 11 consecutive patients (five males, six females; mean age 63.36 ± 20.69 years) who underwent modified hemilaminectomy over a 3 year time period were analyzed. Contrast-enhanced MRI was used to demonstrate the side, size and location of the suspected tumor or intradural lesion and CT to evaluate the bone anatomy. Post-operative MRI and CT allowed evaluation of anatomy following resection. RESULTS Lesions included meningiomas (n = 2), neuromas (n = 3), and metastases, cysts or gliomas (n = 6). Pre-operative indications in order of incidence included cord compression, claudication, lower back pain, radiculopathy, paraplegia, weakness, incontinence, and generalized neuro-deterioration. There were no major complications, and no spinal deformity or instability at final follow up (mean, 13 months; range, 3-36 months). CONCLUSION Our data suggest that there is a place for the UHIT approach. This minimally invasive approach is useful for resecting all intradural tumors. UHIL is a useful minimally invasive technique for resecting intradural spinal tumors with maximal preservation of musculoligamentous attachments and posterior bony elements and should be considered an improvement on currently employed techniques.
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- Ralph J Mobbs
- Neuro Spine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Neuro Spine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Neuro Spine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Neuro Spine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Avila MJ, Walter CM, Skoch J, Abbasifard S, Patel AS, Sattarov K, Baaj AA. Fusion after intradural spine tumor resection in adults: A review of evidence and practices. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2015; 138:169-73. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2015.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2015] [Revised: 08/19/2015] [Accepted: 08/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Millward CP, Bhagawati D, Chan HW, Bestwick J, Brecknell JE. Retrospective observational comparative study of Hemilaminectomy versus Laminectomy for intraspinal tumour resection; Shorter Stays, Lower Analgesic Usage and Less Kyphotic Deformity. Br J Neurosurg 2015; 29:390-5. [PMID: 25622650 DOI: 10.3109/02688697.2014.1003026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Intraspinal tumours are rare and principally managed surgically. Laminectomy, employed for access to the spinal canal, destroys the posterior tension band leading to a risk of kyphosis. Hemilaminectomy as an alternative may be less destructive, potentially reducing the risk of deformity and causing less post-operative pain. METHOD We investigated this hypothesis by retrospectively reviewing a case series of 56 surgeries for a disparate and unselected group of intraspinal tumours utilizing a laminectomy or hemilaminectomy approach. RESULTS No difference was found in length of operation, completeness of resection, complication rate and Frankel-score improvements. Hemilaminectomy (n = 22) is associated with reduced hospital stay (post-op days) 4.5 (2-6) versus 6 (3-8), (p = 0.026, Mann-Whitney), and a reduction in post-operative morphine use (mg) 10 (3.5-28) versus 30 (10-90), (p = 0.005, Mann-Whitney). Post-operative kyphosis was measured with the Harrison posterior tangent method on T2-weighted sagittal MR images. The average change in kyphosis angle was greater in the laminectomy group compared with the hemilaminectomy group, 3.6 (0.8-6.2) versus 0.4 (-0.2-1.2), statistically significant (p = 0.004, Mann-Whitney). CONCLUSION Hemilaminectomy is as effective an access procedure for the resection of unselected intraspinal tumours as laminectomy, but is associated with shorter post-operative stays, lower analgesic requirements and less post-operative kyphosis.
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Badhiwala JH, Farrokhyar F, Alhazzani W, Yarascavitch B, Aref M, Algird A, Murty N, Kachur E, Cenic A, Reddy K, Almenawer SA. Surgical outcomes and natural history of intramedullary spinal cord cavernous malformations: a single-center series and meta-analysis of individual patient data. J Neurosurg Spine 2014; 21:662-76. [DOI: 10.3171/2014.6.spine13949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Information pertaining to the natural history of intramedullary spinal cord cavernous malformations (ISCCMs) and patient outcomes after surgery is scarce. To evaluate factors associated with favorable outcomes for patients with surgically and conservatively managed ISCCMs, the authors performed a systematic review and metaanalysis of the literature. In addition, they included their single-center series of ISCCMs.
Methods
The authors searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Google Scholar, and The Cochrane Library for studies published through June 2013 that reported cases of ISCCMs. Data from all eligible studies were used to examine the epidemiology, clinical features, and neurological outcomes of patients with surgically managed and conservatively treated ISCCMs. To evaluate several variables as predictors of favorable neurological outcomes, the authors conducted a meta-analysis of individual patient data and performed univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. Variables included patient age, patient sex, lesion spinal level, lesion size, cerebral cavernomas, family history of cavernous malformations, clinical course, presenting symptoms, treatment strategy (operative or conservative), symptom duration, surgical approach, spinal location, and extent of resection. In addition, they performed a meta-analysis to determine a pooled estimate of the annual hemorrhage rate of ISCCMs.
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Eligibility criteria were met by 40 studies, totaling 632 patients, including the authors' institutional series of 24 patients. Mean patient age was 39.1 years (range 2–80 years), and the male-to-female ratio was 1.1:1. Spinal levels of cavernomas were cervical (38%), cervicothoracic (2.4%), thoracic (55.2%), thoracolumbar (0.6%), lumbar (2.1%), and conus medullaris (1.7%). Average cavernoma size was 9.2 mm. Associated cerebral cavernomas occurred in 16.5% of patients, and a family history of cavernous malformation was found for 11.9% of evaluated patients. Clinical course was acute with stepwise progression for 45.4% of patients and slowly progressive for 54.6%. Symptoms were motor (60.5%), sensory (57.8%), pain (33.8%), bladder and/or bowel (23.6%), respiratory distress (0.5%), or absent (asymptomatic; 0.9%). The calculated pooled annual rate of hemorrhage was 2.1% (95% CI 1.3%–3.3%). Most (89.9%) patients underwent resection, and 10.1% underwent conservative management (observation). Outcomes were better for those who underwent resection than for those who underwent conservative management (OR 2.79, 95% CI 1.46–5.33, p = 0.002). A positive correlation with improved neurological outcomes was found for resection within 3 months of symptom onset (OR 2.11, 95% CI 1.31–3.41, p = 0.002), hemilaminectomy approach (OR 3.20, 95% CI 1.16–8.86, p = 0.03), and gross-total resection (OR 3.61, 95% CI 1.24–10.52, p = 0.02). Better outcomes were predicted by an acute clinical course (OR 1.72, 95% CI 1.10–2.68, p = 0.02) and motor symptoms (OR 1.76, 95% CI 1.08–2.86, p = 0.02); poor neurological recovery was predicted by sensory symptoms (OR 0.58, 95% CI 0.35–0.98, p = 0.04). Rates of neurological improvement after resection were no higher for patients with superficial ISCCMs than for those with deep-seated ISCCMs (OR 1.36, 95% CI 0.71–2.60, p = 0.36).
Conclusions
Intramedullary spinal cord cavernous malformations tend to be clinically progressive. The authors' findings support an operative management plan for patients with a symptomatic ISCCM. Surgical goals include gross-total resection through a more minimally invasive hemilaminectomy approach within 3 months of presentation.
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- 2Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- 2Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, and
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, and
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, and
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, and
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, and
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, and
- 2Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Konovalov NA, Shevelev IN, Nazarenko AG, Asiutin DS, Korolishin VA, Timonin SI, Zakirov BA, Onoprienko RA. The use of minimally invasive approaches to resect intradural extramedullary spinal cord tumors. ZHURNAL VOPROSY NEIROKHIRURGII IMENI N. N. BURDENKO 2014; 78:24-36. [PMID: 25809166 DOI: 10.17116/neiro201478624-36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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AIM To conduct a comparative analysis of outcomes in patients with extramedullary tumors operated on using a minimally invasive approach and traditional laminectomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 40 patients (13 males and 27 females) who underwent surgical treatment at the Department of Spinal Neurosurgery of the Burdenko Neurosurgical Institute. The mean age of patients was 47 years (range: 41-60 years). Tumors were located in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. All patients were divided into two groups. In the control group, 20 patients underwent traditional laminectomy using a yard retractor or an Egorov-Freidin retractor. In the study group, 20 patients underwent hemilaminectomy using a retractor for minimally invasive surgery (Caspar and MAST Qudrant). The outcomes were evaluated 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. The McCormik and VAS scales were used for the evaluation. MRI data were also evaluated. RESULTS Total tumor resection was reached in all cases. The mean surgery duration was 247 min (range: 180-320 min) for the first group and 105.25 min (range: 60-190 min) for the second one. The volume of blood loss was 297 mL (range: 100-600 mL) for the first group and 210 mL (50 to 400 mL) for the second group. The histological nature of the tumors was as follows: neurinoma, meningioma, and ependymomas of the cauda equina. The evaluation of the pain syndrome in the early postoperative period revealed that the pain syndrome intensity according to VAS was reduced in patients of the second group compared to that in patients of the first group. The evaluation using the McCormik scale revealed no obvious difference in the results between the study and control groups. MRI studies performed in the postoperative period showed no tumor recurrence. CONCLUSION Surgical treatment of patients with intradural extramedullary tumors can be safely and effectively performed using minimally invasive approaches. A potential reduction in surgery duration, intraoperative blood loss, the amount of anesthetic drugs and reduction in the pain syndrome in the early postoperative period allow us to conclude that, when performed by an experienced surgeon, the method of minimally invasive surgery may be an alternative to the traditional removal of an extramedullary tumor.
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- N A Konovalov
- FGBNU "NII neĭrokhirurgii im. akad. N.N. Burdenko", RAMN, Moskva
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- FGBNU "NII neĭrokhirurgii im. akad. N.N. Burdenko", RAMN, Moskva
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- FGBNU "NII neĭrokhirurgii im. akad. N.N. Burdenko", RAMN, Moskva
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- FGBNU "NII neĭrokhirurgii im. akad. N.N. Burdenko", RAMN, Moskva
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- FGBNU "NII neĭrokhirurgii im. akad. N.N. Burdenko", RAMN, Moskva
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- FGBNU "NII neĭrokhirurgii im. akad. N.N. Burdenko", RAMN, Moskva
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- FGBNU "NII neĭrokhirurgii im. akad. N.N. Burdenko", RAMN, Moskva
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- FGBNU "NII neĭrokhirurgii im. akad. N.N. Burdenko", RAMN, Moskva
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Díaz RC, Berbeo ME, Quintero ST, Acevedo JC, Zorro OF, Feo OH. Craniocervical junction diseases treatment with a minimally invasive approach. COLUNA/COLUMNA 2014. [DOI: 10.1590/s1808-18512014130200314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Objective: To introduce a new minimally invasive surgical approach to anterior and lateral craniocervical junction diseases, preserving the midline posterior cervical spine stabilizing elements and reducing the inherent morbidity risk associated with traditional approaches. Methods: We describe a novel surgical technique in four cases of extra-medullary anterolateral compressive lesions located in the occipito-cervical junction, including infections and intra- and/or extradural tumor lesions. We used a paramedian trasmuscular approach through an anatomical muscle corridor using a micro MaXcess(r) surgical expandable retractor, with the purpose of reducing morbidity and preserving the posterior muscle and ligamentous tension band. Results: This type of surgical approach provides adequate visualization and microsurgical resection of lesions and reduces muscle manipulation and devascularisation, preserving the tension of the ligament complex. There was minimal blood loss and a decrease in postoperative pain, with rapid start of rehabilitation and shorter hospitalization times. There were no intraoperative complications, and all patients recovered from their pre-operative symptoms. Conclusions: This novel surgical technique is feasible and adequate for the occipito-atlanto-axial complex, with better results than traditional procedures.
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Treatment results in the differential surgery of intradural extramedullary schwannoma of 110 cases. PLoS One 2013; 8:e63867. [PMID: 23724010 PMCID: PMC3664559 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0063867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2013] [Accepted: 04/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective study of intradural extramedullary schwannoma. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare treatment results in the differential surgery of intradural extramedullary schwannoma. BACKGROUND A reference guide to the surgical procedures available to treat intradural extramedullary schwannoma has not yet been established. METHODS The study retrospectively reviewed 110 patients: Group A: laminectomy+microscopic excision; Group B: hemilaminectomy+microscopic excision; Group C: laminectomy+microscopic excision+pedicle screw fixation. Researchers selected patients for this retrospective review by applying the following criteria: 1) back pain spread out from the tumor level, sensory and motor loss; 2) treatment by surgery; 3) clinical diagnosis made by physical examination, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and pathology; 4) a minimum clinical and radiologic follow-up of 12 months. The clinical outcomes were assessed by comparing the Visual Analogue Pain Scores (VAS) and the Japanese Orthopedic Association Scores (JOA score). The study also performed a cost-effectiveness analysis. RESULTS Cervical vertebrae: The estimated blood loss in Group B was significantly less than in Group C (P<0.05) (Table 1). Thoracic vertebrae: The duration of hospital stay and estimated blood loss in Group A was significantly less than in Group C (P<0.05) (Table 2, 3). Lumbar vertebrae: The resection rate in Group C was significantly higher than in Group A and Group B (P<0.05) (Table 4). Treatment in Group B was the least expensive, and therefore, the most cost-effective. CONCLUSION In the case of appropriate surgical indications, the study suggests that hemilaminectomy+microscopic excision is advantageous in the removal of cervical schwannoma, and that laminectomy+microscopic excision is advantageous in the removal of thoracic schwannoma; lumbar intradural extramedullary schwannoma can be managed by laminectomy+microscopic excision+pedicle screw fixation.
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Iacoangeli M, Gladi M, Di Rienzo A, Dobran M, Alvaro L, Nocchi N, Maria LG, Somma D, Colasanti R, Scerrati M. Minimally invasive surgery for benign intradural extramedullary spinal meningiomas: experience of a single institution in a cohort of elderly patients and review of the literature. Clin Interv Aging 2012; 7:557-64. [PMID: 23271902 PMCID: PMC3526880 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s38923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Meningiomas of the spine are the most common benign intradural extramedullary lesions and account for 25%–46% of all spinal cord tumors in adults. The goal of treatment is complete surgical resection while preserving spinal stability. Usually, these lesions occur in the thoracic region and in middle-aged women. Clinical presentation is usually nonspecific and the symptoms could precede the diagnosis by several months to years, especially in older people, in whom associated age-related diseases can mask the tumor for a long time. We report a series of 30 patients, aged 70 years or more, harboring intradural extramedullary spinal meningiomas. No subjects had major contraindications to surgery. A minimally invasive approach ( hemilaminectomy and preservation of the outer dural layer) was used to remove the tumor, while preserving spinal stability and improving the watertight dural closure. We retrospectively compared the outcomes in these patients with those in a control group subjected to laminectomy or laminotomy with different dural management. In our experience, the minimally invasive approach allows the same chances of complete tumor removal, while providing a better postoperative course than in a control group.
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- Maurizio Iacoangeli
- Department of Neurosurgery, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Umberto I General Hospital, Ancona, Italy.
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