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PTFE-fascia patch inlay method for the anterior approach for cervical intradural spinal lesion
T Yuguchi1, E Kohmura, T Yoshimine
1Department of Neurosurgery, Osaka University School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan.
Study Design:
A new method for prevention of cerebrospinal fluid leakage was studied.
Objective:
To prevent cerebrospinal fluid leakage, we developed a polytetrafluoroethylene fascia patch inlay method.
Background:
One of the major risks of the anterior approach for intra-dural spinal cord lesions is the cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
Methods:
A small hemangioblastoma located on the ventral side of the cervical cord was resected with an anterior approach. The dural closure was performed using this polytetrafluoroethylene fascia patch inlay method.
Results:
The patient had a satisfactory clinical course with no cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
Conclusion:
This polytetrafluoroethylene fascia patch inlay method is very effective. This method may provide both prevention of CSF leakage and future spinal cord adhesion to the dura.