Prognostic factors for surgically managed intramedullary spinal cord tumours: a single-centre case series
Published research co-authored by Mr Gordan Grahovac
This case series reviewed adults who had surgery for intramedullary spinal cord tumours. It looked at factors that may influence outcome, which can support counselling and surgical planning in a rare group of spinal tumours.
Research snapshot
Article title: Prognostic factors for surgically managed intramedullary spinal cord tumours: a single-centre case series
Authors: Asfand Baig Mirza, Axumawi Gebreyohanes, James Knight, James Bartram, Amisha Vastani, Dimitrios Kalaitzoglou, Jose Pedro Lavrador, Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan, Eleni Maratos, David Bell, Nick Thomas, Richard Gullan, Irfan Malik, Gordan Grahovac
Publication type: Journal article
Publication date: 13 July 2022
Publication details: Acta Neurochirurgica. 2022;164(10):2605-2622.
PMID: 35829775
PMCID:
DOI: 10.1007/s00701-022-05304-9
Study type: Single-centre retrospective case series
Mr Grahovac’s involvement: Listed author on the publication
Original publication: View the original publication on PubMed
What this paper looked at
This paper examined adult patients with surgically managed intramedullary spinal cord tumours at a single centre. It reviewed electronic patient records from July 2010 to July 2021 to assess presentation, pathology, treatment and factors associated with outcome.
Key points from the publication
The abstract states that intramedullary spinal cord tumours are comparatively rare and that the study was a clinical case series. It focused on surgically managed adult cases and prognostic factors, but detailed figures should be checked in the full article before publication.
Clinical relevance
The study is relevant to surgical planning, neurological risk assessment and patient counselling for rare tumours within the spinal cord.
What this means in context
Case series evidence can be valuable for rare conditions but is not the same as trial evidence. Decisions depend on tumour type, location, symptoms, neurological function, imaging, surgical risk and multidisciplinary review.
View the original publication
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About Mr Gordan Grahovac
Mr Gordan Grahovac is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Complex Spinal Surgeon with expertise in managing complex spinal and neurosurgical conditions.
His work includes the assessment and treatment of patients with degenerative spinal conditions, spinal cord compression, spinal tumours, complex spinal pathology and conditions requiring specialist neurosurgical input.
His approach focuses on careful diagnosis, appropriate treatment planning and helping patients understand their options clearly.
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