Diagnosis and treatment of cavernous malformations of the spine and spinal cord

Introduction. This study was conducted in order to clarify structural features of cavernous malformations, to develop a technique for their surgical treatment and to analyze treatment outcomes.Methods. In 36 patients with cavernous malformations of spine and spinal cord open surgical inte...

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Main Authors: Eugene Slynko, Alexander Zolotoverkh, Vadim Verbov, Ruslan Pishanov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute 2012-03-01
Series:Ukrainian Neurosurgical Journal
Online Access:https://theunj.org/article/view/57746
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author Eugene Slynko
Alexander Zolotoverkh
Vadim Verbov
Ruslan Pishanov
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Alexander Zolotoverkh
Vadim Verbov
Ruslan Pishanov
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description Introduction. This study was conducted in order to clarify structural features of cavernous malformations, to develop a technique for their surgical treatment and to analyze treatment outcomes.Methods. In 36 patients with cavernous malformations of spine and spinal cord open surgical interventions have been performed, 52 patients received conservative treatment. Clinical signs, radiology data, results of surgical treatment, radiation treatment and medicines application were analyzed, as well as operative findings and histological studies data of removed malformation tissue.Conclusion. The treatment tactic is determined by the existence and severity of spinal compression syndrome. If the syndrome is non-existent or has initial signs, radiation treatment is justified. Surgical intervention is indicated if it is necessary to eliminate radiculo-medullary compression.In case of intradural extra- and intramedullar cavernous malformations open surgical intervention to remove the malformation is required.
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spelling doaj.art-88ed2d03021243ac91f8ac244a2ded5a2024-01-27T08:08:47ZengRomodanov Neurosurgery InstituteUkrainian Neurosurgical Journal2663-90842663-90922012-03-011374210.25305/unj.57746Diagnosis and treatment of cavernous malformations of the spine and spinal cordEugene Slynko0Alexander Zolotoverkh1Vadim Verbov2Ruslan Pishanov3Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, Kiev, UkraineRomodanov Neurosurgery Institute, Kiev, UkraineRomodanov Neurosurgery Institute, Kiev, UkraineRomodanov Neurosurgery Institute, Kiev, Ukraine Introduction. This study was conducted in order to clarify structural features of cavernous malformations, to develop a technique for their surgical treatment and to analyze treatment outcomes.Methods. In 36 patients with cavernous malformations of spine and spinal cord open surgical interventions have been performed, 52 patients received conservative treatment. Clinical signs, radiology data, results of surgical treatment, radiation treatment and medicines application were analyzed, as well as operative findings and histological studies data of removed malformation tissue.Conclusion. The treatment tactic is determined by the existence and severity of spinal compression syndrome. If the syndrome is non-existent or has initial signs, radiation treatment is justified. Surgical intervention is indicated if it is necessary to eliminate radiculo-medullary compression.In case of intradural extra- and intramedullar cavernous malformations open surgical intervention to remove the malformation is required.https://theunj.org/article/view/57746
spellingShingle Eugene Slynko
Alexander Zolotoverkh
Vadim Verbov
Ruslan Pishanov
Diagnosis and treatment of cavernous malformations of the spine and spinal cord
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title Diagnosis and treatment of cavernous malformations of the spine and spinal cord
title_full Diagnosis and treatment of cavernous malformations of the spine and spinal cord
title_fullStr Diagnosis and treatment of cavernous malformations of the spine and spinal cord
title_full_unstemmed Diagnosis and treatment of cavernous malformations of the spine and spinal cord
title_short Diagnosis and treatment of cavernous malformations of the spine and spinal cord
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url https://theunj.org/article/view/57746
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