Right Thoracoscopic, Robot-Assisted Resection of an Apical Mediastinal C7 Schwannoma

Abstract: Spinal schwannomas are benign, slow-growing tumors originating from Schwann cells, constituting 25 to 30% of primary spinal neoplasms and most frequently arise from sensory nerve roots in the cervical or thoracic spine.123 Although generally nonaggressive, their growth can result in significant neurological deficits due to compression of surrounding structures such as the spinal cord or nerve roots.45 Patients commonly present with localized pain, muscle weakness, and sensory disturbances.56 Imaging techniques such as MRI or CT assist in identifying these tumors, and surgical resection is recommended when they cause progressive symptoms or neurological decline.78 Recent advances in surgical techniques have improved the precision of schwannoma resections, reducing intraoperative complications, facilitating patient recovery, and improving overall patient outcomes.9

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Right Thoracoscopic, Robot-Assisted Resection of an Apical Mediastinal C7 Schwannoma ; volume:85 ; number:04 ; year:2024 ; pages:e187-e189 ; Journal of neurological surgery reports ; 85, Heft 04 (2024), e187-e189

Contributors, Places and Time

• Contributor: Oslin, Spencer J. ; Villeneuve, Lance M. ; Shi, Helen H. ; Muhammad, Fauziyya Y. ; Reinersman, J. Matthew ; Smith, Zachary A.

Further information

• DOI: 10.1055/a-2482-9271
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2502270918081.275291821035
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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