Abstract:Background Data: Safe surgical resection of intradural schwannomas in the lumbar region is considered challenging. This is due to the proximity and sometimes the adhesiveness of these lesions to the cauda equina rootlets. Purpose: This article aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of surgical excision of solitary lumbar intradural schwannomas with the excision of the affected rootlet. Study Design: A retrospective descriptive clinical case study. Patients and Methods: From January 2016 to January 2019, 20 p… Show more
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