Gross total resection rates of grade II/III intramedullary ependymomas using the surgical strategy of en-bloc resection without intra-operative neurophysiological monitoring.

摘要: AbstractIntroduction: Grade II and III intramedullary ependymomas [IME] are circumscribed with a plane of cleavage that should facilitate high gross total resection rates (GTR). Gross grade II/III IME is superior to subtotal (STR) radiotherapy (RTx) for progression-free overall survival. We sought compare our GTR other series have utilised standard intraoperative monitoring techniques we explored factors may influence resection.Materials methods: Database search retrospective chart radiological review all or spinal over 10-year period from the senior authors practice. Comprehensive PubMed identify similar identified histology, McCormick Function scores (MCC) preoperatively post-operatively, surgical strategy use monitoring. Standard statistical analysis was performed.Results: Seventeen patients were identified: 16 one 3. 94...