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  • Title: Microsurgical enbloc resection of myxopapillary cauda equina ependymoma.
    Author: McCormick PC.
    Journal: Neurosurg Focus; 2014 Sep; 37 Suppl 2():Video 7. PubMed ID: 25175585.
    Abstract:
    Benign myxopapillary filum terminale ependymomas are often poorly encapsulated and in apposition the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). These characteristics present the potential surgical risk of CSF dissemination or injury to the delicate cauda equina nerve roots. This video details the techniques of en bloc surgical resection of a filum terminale ependymoma. Treatment strategies and techniques are illustrated to reduce the risk of CSF dissemination and cauda equina injury. The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/LK8AYg-5T7o.
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