Systematic Review of Surgical Management of Spinal Intradural Arachnoid Cysts
Published research co-authored by Mr Gordan Grahovac
This systematic review examined surgical techniques used for spinal intradural arachnoid cysts. It is useful because these cysts are rare, and surgical decisions often rely on limited published experience.
Research snapshot
Article title: Systematic Review of Surgical Management of Spinal Intradural Arachnoid Cysts
Authors: Asfand Baig Mirza, James Bartram, Amisha Vastani, Gordan Grahovac, et al.
Publication type: Review
Publication date: 30 October 2021
Publication details: World Neurosurgery. 2022;158:e298-e309.
PMID: 34728397
PMCID:
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.10.173
Study type: Systematic review
Mr Grahovac’s involvement: Listed author on the publication
Original publication: View the original publication on PubMed
What this paper looked at
This publication systematically reviewed the surgical management of spinal intradural arachnoid cysts. It searched the literature for articles describing surgical approaches, classification, associated syrinx, imaging, outcomes and follow-up.
Key points from the publication
The indexed record confirms the article as a World Neurosurgery systematic review. Search-result records describe a literature search using EMBASE and MEDLINE and data extraction on surgical approach and postoperative outcomes.
Clinical relevance
The review is relevant to surgical planning and counselling for patients with symptomatic spinal intradural arachnoid cysts.
What this means in context
A systematic review can summarise available evidence, but rare-condition data may still be limited and heterogeneous. Individual decisions depend on cyst anatomy, symptoms, imaging findings and specialist judgement.
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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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