scholarly journals Surgical Treatment of Ten Adults with Spinal Extradural Meningeal Cysts in the Thoracolumbar Spine

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 238-246
Author(s):  
Feifan Xu ◽  
Fengzeng Jian ◽  
Liang Li ◽  
Jian Guan ◽  
Zan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Thoracolumbar Spine ◽  
Meningeal Cysts

scholarly journals Treatment of Injuries of the Lumbar Spine

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 156-162
Author(s):  
M. Sabyraliev
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Spinal Canal ◽  
Thoracolumbar Spine ◽  
Spinal Injuries ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Results Of Treatment ◽  
Post Traumatic

Surgical treatment of patients with spinal injuries, accompanied by traumatic stenosis of the spinal canal, is an urgent and discussed problem of modern vertebrology. Surgical treatment of 111 patients with various injuries of the thoracolumbar spine was performed. In 40 patients, post-traumatic stenosis was eliminated using ligamentotaxis using transpedicular osteosynthesis. The immediate results of treatment were followed up in all patients: good results were obtained in 33 (82.5%) cases; satisfactory — in 6 (15.0%), unsatisfactory — in 1 (2.5%). Long-term results with a follow-up of more than 1 year were followed up in 27 (67.5%) patients; good results were obtained in 20 (74.0%), satisfactory in 7 (25.0%).

Surgical Treatment of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures

1991 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 507
Author(s):  
Ki Soo Kim ◽  
Yeub Kim ◽  
Seong Taek Kim ◽  
Jae Woon Ko ◽  
Young Youl Chung
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Thoracolumbar Spine ◽  
Spine Fractures ◽  
Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures

Surgical Treatment of Spinal Extradural Arachnoid Cysts in the Thoracolumbar Spine

Neurosurgery ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 278-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haruki Funao ◽  
Masaya Nakamura ◽  
Naobumi Hosogane ◽  
Kota Watanabe ◽  
Takashi Tsuji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Surgical Procedure ◽  
Thoracolumbar Spine ◽  
Neurological Recovery ◽  
Dural Defect ◽  
Total Resection ◽  
Duration Of Symptoms ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Poor Outcomes

Abstract BACKGROUND: Because an idiopathic spinal extradural arachnoid cyst (SEAC) is rare, its optimal surgical treatment remains controversial. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of surgical treatments for SEACs and to clarify features of the disease associated with poor outcomes. METHODS: Twelve patients with SEACs who underwent surgery at our hospital between 1988 and 2008 were examined retrospectively. The mean follow-up period was 4.7 years. Total resection of the cyst was performed in 7 patients and closure of the dural defect without cyst resection in 5 patients. Surgical outcomes were evaluated with regard to the duration of symptoms, the size of the cyst, and the surgical procedure used. RESULTS: Neurological recovery was observed in all patients, and there was no recurrence. Poor outcomes were observed in patients with a long duration of symptoms (>1 year, P < .01) and large cyst size (>5 vertebrae, P < .05). The surgical procedure had no significant association with the postoperative neurological recovery. However, there was a significant difference in the degree of the mean postoperative kyphotic angle between the patients treated by total resection of the cyst (9.7 degrees) and those treated by closure of the dural defect without cyst resection through selective laminectomy (2.2 degrees) (P < .01). CONCLUSION: There was no significant difference in postoperative neurological recovery between the 2 surgical procedures. However, closure of the dural defect without cyst resection was less invasive, preventing postoperative kyphotic deformity of the thoracolumbar spine.

Indications and principles of surgical treatment in injuries affecting the thoracolumbar spine

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 298-304
Author(s):  
Peter R. Loughenbury ◽  
Athanasios I. Tsirikos
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Thoracolumbar Spine

Surgical Treatment of Congenital Kyphosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
S. V Kolesov ◽  
A. A Snetkov ◽  
M. L Sazhnev ◽  
A. N Shaboldin
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Vertebral Column ◽  
Thoracolumbar Spine ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Treatment Results ◽  
Vertebral Column Resection ◽  
Neurologic Disorders ◽  
Congenital Kyphosis ◽  
Spine Development ◽  
Spinal Cord Decompression

Surgical treatment results of 24 patients, aged 3 — 57 years, with congenital kyphotic deformities of thoracolumbar spine are presented. Disturbance of vertebrae formation was diagnosed in 13 patients, segmentation disorder — in 4, mixed abnormalities — in 1, nonclassifying abnormalities — in 3, congenital dislocations (subluxation) — in 3 patients. Neurologic disorders were observed in 12 patients. Five surgical techniques were used for the treatment of congenital kyphotic deformities: posterior fusion (8 patients), combined dorsal and ventral fixation (6), spinal cord decompression in combination with correction and stabilization (4), resection of hemivertebra (3), VCR (Vertebral Column Resection — 4). After surgical correction the angle of kyphotic deformity made up from 7 to 68° (mean 42°), degree of correction from 6 to 84% (mean 34%). Differentiated use of surgical techniques enables to achieve good treatment results, formation of proper frontal and sagittal balance as well as to create conditions for an adequate spine development.

Nontraumatic acute spinal subdural hematoma

1999 ◽  
Vol 91 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurizio Domenicucci ◽  
Alessandro Ramieri ◽  
Pasquale Ciappetta ◽  
Roberto Delfini
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Subarachnoid Space ◽  
Thoracolumbar Spine ◽  
Neurological Status ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Spinal Hematoma ◽  
Spinal Puncture ◽  
Fine Print

✓ Acute subdural spinal hematoma occurs rarely; however, when it does occur, it may have disastrous consequences. The authors assessed the outcome of surgery for this lesion in relation to causative factors and diagnostic imaging (computerized tomography [CT], CT myelography), as well as eventual preservation of the subarachnoid space. The authors reviewed 106 cases of nontraumatic acute subdural spinal hematoma (101 published cases and five of their own) in terms of cause, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term outcome. Fifty-one patients (49%) were men and 55 (51%) were women. In 70% of patients the spinal segment involved was in the lumbar or thoracolumbar spine. In 57 cases (54%) there was a defect in the hemostatic mechanism. Spinal puncture was performed in 50 patients (47%). Late surgical treatment was performed in 59 cases (56%): outcome was good in 25 cases (42%) (in 20 of these patients preoperative neurological evaluation had shown mild deficits or paraparesis, and three patients had presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage [SAH]). The outcome was poor in 34 cases (58%; 23 patients with paraplegia and 11 with SAH). The formation of nontraumatic acute spinal subdural hematomas may result from coagulation abnormalities and iatrogenic causes such as spinal puncture. Their effect on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots may be limited to a mere compressive mechanism when the subarachnoid space is preserved and the hematoma is confined between the dura and the arachnoid. It seems likely that the theory regarding the opening of the dural compartment, verified at the cerebral level, is applicable to the spinal level too. Early surgical treatment is always indicated when the patient's neurological status progressively deteriorates. The best results can be obtained in patients who do not experience SAH. In a few selected patients in whom neurological impairment is minimal, conservative treatment is possible.

CONGENITAL THORACOLUMBAR SPINE DEFORMITIES

Neurosurgery ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 63 (suppl_3) ◽  
pp. A78-A85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Aliabadi ◽  
Gerald Grant
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Spinal Deformity ◽  
Congenital Anomalies ◽  
Thoracolumbar Spine ◽  
Deformity Correction ◽  
Spinal Deformities ◽  
Spine Deformities ◽  
Frequent Reason

ABSTRACT CONGENITAL THORACOLUMBAR SPINAL deformities are a common and frequent reason for referral to spine surgeons. Neurosurgeons also treat many neurological diagnoses which may result in a progressive spinal deformity, such as scoliosis. Here we review a variety of congenital anomalies and address the maldevelopments associated with each, as well as the appropriate evaluation of such patients including nonoperative and operative approaches. Advances in the field of spinal deformity correction now allow us to better treat individuals with these types of deformities. It is important for the practicing neurosurgeon to be knowledgeable of surgical and nonsurgical treatments of patients with congenital thoracolumbar spinal deformities in order to better understand which patients will ultimately progress and necessitate surgical treatment.

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