171. Progressive Spinal Deformity Following Laminoplasty vs. Laminectomy for Resection of Intradural Spinal Tumors: Analysis of 238 Patients

Abstract

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Gross total resection of intradural spinal cord tumors can be achieved in the majority of cases with preservation of long-term neurological function. However, post-operative progressive spinal deformity complicates outcome in a subset of patients after surgery.