Spine
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Comparative Study
Comparison of magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomogram-myelography for evaluation of cross sections of cervical spinal morphology.
Comparison of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography-myelography (CTM) for cervical intracanalar dimensions. ⋯ Both CTM and MRI provided reproducible measurements of cervical intracanalar dimensions. Measurements of dura were slightly larger in CTM, whereas measurements of spinal cord were slightly larger in MRI, making stenosis more severe in MRI than in CTM. The clinical relevance of these slight differences requires further examination.
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Prospective analysis of 600 extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) approach procedures for intraoperative and perioperative complications. ⋯ Compared with traditional open approaches, the MIS lateral approach to fusion by using the XLIF technique resulted in a lower incidence of infection, visceral and neurologic injury, and transfusion as well as markedly shorter hospitalization. Complications in MIS XLIF compare favorably with those from other MIS fusion procedures; duration of hospitalization is shorter than with any previously reported technique.
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Case report. ⋯ To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of JXG in an adult spine. Although complete resection of the tumor was not possible, decompression of the dural sac followed by postoperative radiation led to an excellent clinical outcome.