Intramedullary tumors in adults.
The authors review their approach to the surgical management of intramedullary neoplasms. An emphasis is placed on surgical technique and judgment based primarily on the gross characteristics of the tumor. Aggressive removal, irrespective of tumor histology, is recommended for those neoplasms that are clearly demarcated from surrounding spinal cord tissue.
McCormick
P C
PC
Department of Neurological Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.
Stein
B M
BM
D000328:Adult; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*