title: Microsurgical enbloc resection of myxopapillary cauda equina ependymoma.
abstract: Benign myxopapillary filum terminale ependymomas are often poorly encapsulated and in apposition the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). These characteristics present the potential surgical risk of CSF dissemination or injury to the delicate cauda equina nerve roots. This video details the techniques of en bloc surgical resection of a filum terminale ependymoma. Treatment strategies and techniques are illustrated to reduce the risk of CSF dissemination and cauda equina injury. The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/LK8AYg-5T7o.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.
authors.forename: Paul C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: McCormick
mesh_terms: D002420:Cauda Equina / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016543:Central Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D004806:Ependymoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged
keywords: cauda equina; en bloc resection; myxopapillary ependymoma; video