title: Split laminotomy in pediatric neurosurgery.
abstract: METHODS
  A novel technique of multilevel opening of the spinal canal is introduced into pediatric neurosurgery. Split laminotomy helps to preserve the spinal column integrity in cases of posterior exposure of the spinal canal. The spinal processes are cut in the midline and the laminae are separated and retracted while the lesion in the spinal canal is explored. At closure the lamina are simply sutured.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Excellent postoperative results were obtained in patients from different age groups. Pediatric peculiarities of the new method are discussed.
authors: Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery and Neurooncology, National Institute of Neurosurgery, Amerikai ut 57, 1145 Budapest, Hungary. bognarl@mailer.oiti.hu
authors: László
authors: L
authors: Bognár
authors: Gábor
authors: G
authors: Madarassy
authors: János
authors: J
authors: Vajda
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007223:Infant; D007796:Laminectomy / Q000379:methods*; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000379:methods*; D010372:Pediatrics; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray / Q000379:methods