In:
Neurosurgical Focus, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG), Vol. 22, No. 6 ( 2007-06), p. 1-9
Abstract:
✓In this article the authors attempt to raise awareness of the pitfalls and controversial issues in nerve tumor surgery. In a case-guided format, examples of ambiguous findings, inappropriate tumor removal, repeated surgery, and nerve repairs are provided. The authors also discuss the need to establish a correct diagnosis preoperatively and to avoid the erroneous identification of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs). They emphasize that not all of the principles of soft tissue sarcoma treatment protocols are applicable to MPNST. A situation of repeated surgery for supposedly malignant tumor is described, and an outline of the indications for, and an approach to, repair after lesion removal is given.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1092-0684
DOI:
10.3171/foc.2007.22.6.20
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)
Publication Date:
2007
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2026589-X
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