Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

CRISPRi-Mediated Epigenetic Suppression of TERT Reduces Cell Growth in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Cells.

Cells·2026
Same author

Long-term outcomes and late complications of intracranial germinoma: Implications for follow-up policy.

Neuro-oncology advances·2026
Same author

Focal Cerebral Arteriopathy Severity Score Validation and Temporal Dynamics in Korean Pediatric Stroke: Distinguishing Inflammatory Arteriopathy From Unilateral Moyamoya Disease.

Stroke·2026
Same author

Factors Predicting Guselkumab Treatment Response in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis: A Post Hoc Analysis of Korean Real-World Data.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

Risk of peripartum cerebrovascular events in women with moyamoya disease: A multicenter cohort study.

International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society·2025
Same author

Incidence and outcome of pediatric moyamoya disease in the Republic of Korea: A nationwide study.

International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 23, 2025

Microvascular Decompression: Salient Surgical Principles and Technical Nuances
10:35

Microvascular Decompression: Salient Surgical Principles and Technical Nuances

Published on: July 5, 2011

47.0K

Retethering : A Neurosurgical Viewpoint.

Ji Yeoun Lee1,2, Kyung Hyun Kim1, Kwanjin Park3

  • 1Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
|April 28, 2020
PubMed
Summary

Retethering after spinal dysraphism surgery causes neurological decline. Early diagnosis and prevention are crucial, as re-untethering surgery presents significant challenges and varied outcomes.

Keywords:
IncidenceLumbosacral lipomaMyelomeningoceleOutcomeRetethering

More Related Videos

Transcranial Electrical Brain Stimulation in Alert Rodents
10:08

Transcranial Electrical Brain Stimulation in Alert Rodents

Published on: November 2, 2017

11.1K
Stereo-Electro-Encephalo-Graphy SEEG With Robotic Assistance in the Presurgical Evaluation of Medical Refractory Epilepsy: A Technical Note
05:54

Stereo-Electro-Encephalo-Graphy SEEG With Robotic Assistance in the Presurgical Evaluation of Medical Refractory Epilepsy: A Technical Note

Published on: June 13, 2016

17.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 23, 2025

Microvascular Decompression: Salient Surgical Principles and Technical Nuances
10:35

Microvascular Decompression: Salient Surgical Principles and Technical Nuances

Published on: July 5, 2011

47.0K
Transcranial Electrical Brain Stimulation in Alert Rodents
10:08

Transcranial Electrical Brain Stimulation in Alert Rodents

Published on: November 2, 2017

11.1K
Stereo-Electro-Encephalo-Graphy SEEG With Robotic Assistance in the Presurgical Evaluation of Medical Refractory Epilepsy: A Technical Note
05:54

Stereo-Electro-Encephalo-Graphy SEEG With Robotic Assistance in the Presurgical Evaluation of Medical Refractory Epilepsy: A Technical Note

Published on: June 13, 2016

17.8K

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Post-surgical spinal dysraphism patients may experience neurological deterioration due to neural tethering.
  • Retethering is a recognized complication with significant incidence and progressive nature, affecting motor, sensory, and sphincter functions.
  • Clinical manifestations include deformities, pain, and spasticity, necessitating careful surveillance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature on the incidence, timing, and predisposing factors of retethering.
  • To synthesize information on clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and surgical management of retethering.
  • To evaluate outcomes, prognostic factors, and preventive strategies for retethering, incorporating clinical insights.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review on spinal dysraphism retethering.
  • Analysis of incidence, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment modalities.
  • Inclusion of expert opinions and current practices from Seoul National University Children's Hospital.

Main Results:

  • Literature presents wide-ranging data on retethering incidence, surgical complication rates, and long-term outcomes.
  • Re-untethering surgery is technically demanding, with ongoing debate regarding its efficacy and patient selection.
  • Prevention remains a key challenge, despite the introduction of alternative surgical techniques.

Conclusions:

  • Retethering is a significant concern in spinal dysraphism follow-up, requiring vigilant monitoring.
  • Re-untethering surgery, while the primary management, is complex and carries risks, with some skepticism in specific patient groups.
  • There is a critical need for advancements in early diagnosis, effective treatment, and robust prevention strategies for retethering.