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Minimally Invasive Resection of a Foraminal Lumbar Root Schwannoma

Chien-Ching Lee1 Department of Anesthesia, An Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan, 70965, Taiwan;2 Department of Medical Sciences Industry, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, 71101, TaiwanView further author information
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Hao-Yu Chuang3 Department of Neurosurgery, An Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan, 70965, Taiwan;4 Department of Neurosurgery, China Medical University Beigang Hospital, Yunlin County, 65152, TaiwanView further author information
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Che-Chao Chang3 Department of Neurosurgery, An Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan, 70965, Taiwan;5 Neurophysiology Laboratory, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Medical Center and Medical School, Tainan, 70101, TaiwanView further author information
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Hung-Lin Lin6 Department of Neurosurgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40447, TaiwanView further author information
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Cheng-Hsin Cheng3 Department of Neurosurgery, An Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan, 70965, Taiwan;7 Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, 71101, TaiwanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 125-129 | Received 03 Nov 2023, Accepted 05 Feb 2024, Published online: 15 Feb 2024

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Figure 1 The T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) radiographs are shown in sagittal (A) and axial view (B). The tumor compresses the nerve root to cause right L5 radiculopathy (arrow).

Figure 1 The T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) radiographs are shown in sagittal (A) and axial view (B). The tumor compresses the nerve root to cause right L5 radiculopathy (arrow).

Figure 2 The right L5 root tumor is exposed. A number 11 sharp knife was used to make a small hole to open the dura.

Figure 2 The right L5 root tumor is exposed. A number 11 sharp knife was used to make a small hole to open the dura.

Figure 3 The lower margin of the tumor compared to normal nerve tissue.

Figure 3 The lower margin of the tumor compared to normal nerve tissue.

Figure 4 A micro-forceps was used to remove the tumor piecemeal.

Figure 4 A micro-forceps was used to remove the tumor piecemeal.

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