A far-lateral approach for removal of a C1-2 extradural neurofibroma

A young man with type 1 neurofibromatosis presented with progressive myelopathy. Imaging revealed an anterolateral mass within the spinal canal at C1-2, with severe compression of the spinal cord. A far-lateral approach was used to remove the mass, which proved to be an extradural neurofibroma. This...

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Veröffentlicht in:Neurosurgical focus 2012-07, Vol.33 (Suppl 1), p.1-1
Hauptverfasser: Robertson, Jon H, Sorenson, Jeffrey M
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A young man with type 1 neurofibromatosis presented with progressive myelopathy. Imaging revealed an anterolateral mass within the spinal canal at C1-2, with severe compression of the spinal cord. A far-lateral approach was used to remove the mass, which proved to be an extradural neurofibroma. This narrated stereoscopic video details the important steps of the operation. The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/td4MjLtiMbk .
ISSN:1092-0684
1092-0684
DOI:10.3171/2012.V2.FOCUS12157