Two-stage operation for high cervical intramedullary ependymoma in young adult

Abstract

We describe a two-stage operation, rarely reported since being introduced in 1911, for treatment of an intramedullary ependymoma extending to the upper cervical cord in a young adult. This classic two-stage strategy combined with modern techniques remains a useful option for selected patients to safely remove intramedullary ependymomas.

Keywords::

• cervical
• ependymoma
• intramedullary tumour
• operation

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