Thoracic spinal cord ependymoma
Thoracic spinal cord ependymomas are intramedullary tumors that arise from the ependymal cells lining the central canal of the spinal cord. They are the most common intramedullary spinal cord tumors in adults and frequently occur in the thoracic region.
In a operative video manuscript, James K. Liu from the Departments of Neurological Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, demonstrates an illustrative step-by-step technique for microsurgical resection of a thoracic intramedullary spinal cord ependymoma (T-3 to T-5) associated with an extensive cervicothoracic syrinx. The application of a handheld non-contact CO2 laser for performing the midline myelotomy is also highlighted. The operative technique and surgical nuances, including the surgical approach, intradural tumor removal, and closure, are illustrated in this video atlas. The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/itE2tuBFmgw 1).
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Thoracic spinal cord ependymoma presenting with ejaculatory failure. Case report 2).