A mini-open transspinous approach for resection of intramedullary spinal cavernous malformations

ConclusionA mini-open transspinous approach utilizing an expandable tubular retractor offers feasible less invasive alternative to provide dorsal midline access for the microsurgical resection of intramedullary spinal CMs. Larger case series or future randomized prospective trials are warranted to fully explore suitability of MIS techniques for the surgical management of intradural spinal cord vascular pathologies – such as CMs.
Source: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research