Spinal cord tumors

Treatment of extramedullary tumors

In almost all cases, the only possible treatment for an extramedullary tumor is surgical removal. Removing it surgically improves the symptoms dramatically. Early diagnosis and treatment enable complete recovery of the symptoms.

The surgery involves carefully detaching the tumor from the spinal cord. This procedure requires extremely delicate manipulation in order not to compress the spinal cord. Refined surgical technique with an operating microscope is extremely is crucial for successful surgery. Intraoperative monitoring of the function of the spinal cord is also helpful for performing the surgery safely.

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