title: Idiopathic ventral spinal cord herniation: a rare presentation of tethered cord.
abstract: Idiopathic ventral spinal cord herniation is a rare condition that has been increasingly reported in the last decade. The natural history and optimal management have yet to be defined. Therefore, debate exists regarding the pathogenesis and surgical management of this condition. The purpose of this review article is to further educate neurosurgeons about the surgical techniques and outcomes associated with treating this rare and often misdiagnosed condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Center for Spine Health, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA. shinj3@ccf.org
authors.forename: John H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Shin
authors.forename: Ajit A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Krishnaney
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018437:Brown-Sequard Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D018450:Disease Progression; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008588:Meningocele / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009436:Neural Tube Defects / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D020336:Paraparesis, Spastic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000601:surgery; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery