Are dorsal column deficits inevitable in intramedullary spine tumor resection?

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Iyan Younus · Neurological Surgery

Alexander T. Lyons · Vanderbilt University

Emma Ye · Vanderbilt University

Harsh Jain · Neurological Surgery

Hani Chanbour · Neurological Surgery

Ambika E. Paulson · Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Omar Zakieh ·

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Postoperative dorsal column deficits occurred in 97% patients who underwent midline myelotomy for intramedullary tumor resection. Dorsal column deficits improved in 18% yet remained stable in the remaining 82%. Motor deficits improved in only 12% and remained stable/worsened in 88%. These results highlight the high rate of dorsal column deficits in patients requiring midline myelotomy for resection of intramedullary tumors.

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Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Spinal Hematomas and Complications Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

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Published in: Journal of Neurosurgery Spine

Volume 43, Issue 3, pp. 257-264

DOI: 10.3171/2025.3.spine241643

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Are dorsal column deficits inevitable in intramedullary spine tumor resection?

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