| Abstrakt: |
A recent study conducted by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, focused on the long-term functional outcomes of surgical treatment for spinal schwannomas, which are benign tumors that can cause spinal cord compression and neurological dysfunction. The study included 180 adult patients who underwent surgical resection for spinal schwannoma between 2006 and 2020. The primary outcome measures were improvements in neurological function and changes in motor deficit, sensory deficit, gait disturbance, bladder dysfunction, and pain. The study found that gross total resection (GTR) of the tumor led to significant improvements in neurological status and increased the chance of progression-free survival. However, no other predictors of improvement could be identified. The study also reported three cases of recurrence after GTR and nine cases of regrowth after subtotal resection (STR), with reoperation performed in six cases. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the outcomes of surgical treatment for spinal schwannomas. [Extracted from the article] |
