Modern Technical Nuances for Resection of Thoracic Cavernous Malformation

Removal of a vascular growth called a cavernous malformation

The patient came with a feeling of severe weakness in the legs. This appendage was located in a sensitive part of the spinal cord; For this reason, the doctor and the surgical team removed the back bone of the spinal cord. This work was done slowly and reassuringly so as not to put pressure on the spinal cord and not get injured.

 

With many efforts of the doctor, this appendage, which had taken 80% of the spinal cord, was removed. Finally, the surgeon performs procedures so that bleeding does not happen again.