Journal of craniovertebral junction & spine
Surgical management and functional outcomes of intradural extramedullary spinal tumors: A single-center retrospective study
By Joshi J, Balasubramaniam S and Srikant B.
Abstract
Background
Intradural extramedullary (IDEM) spinal tumors are the most common intradural spinal neoplasms, typically benign and slow-growing. They cause neurological deficits through progressive spinal cord compression. Surgical excision remains the mainstay of treatment, with generally favorable outcomes.
Objective
To analyse the clinical profile, surgical management, and functional outcomes of patients with IDEM spinal tumors.
Materials and methods
A retrospective study was conducted on 214 patients who underwent microsurgical excision of IDEM tumors between January 2009 and December 2023. Clinical presentation, radiological findings, surgical details, histopathology, complications, and functional outcomes were evaluated. Neurological status was assessed using the Modified McCormick Scale and American Spinal Injury Association impairment scale with a minimum follow-up of 12 months.