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Filter by:Spinal biopsy is important to obtain culture and histopathological diagnosis in spine infection and tumors. To date, there is no prospective randomized study comparing both techniques. Therefore, the aim of this prospective randomized trial was to evaluate the accuracy, safety and diagnostic outcome of both these techniques.A prospective randomized trial was performed in 60 patients divided equally into fluoroscopic and CT guided spinal biopsy groups. Transpedicular approach was done with 8G core biopsy needle. Specimens were sent for histopathological examinations and cultures. Diagnosis were made based on biopsy results, clinical criteria and disease progression during 6 months follow up. Radiation expose to patients and doctors were measured with optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters (OSLDs).
This study proposes to do a prospective observational cohort study evaluating the quality of life (QOL) of children with Central Nervous System (CNS) tumors and their families who choose to self-medicate with marijuana-derived products while undergoing treatment at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO).
This research study is evaluating suitability of a delayed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in management of spine tumors. Currently the standard of care is obtaining an MRI scan in the early postoperative period (within 72 hours after surgery). The purpose of this study is to see if delayed MRI (2 to 3 weeks after surgery) is similar in quality to the earlier MRI. In this study patients will undergo 2 MRIs after the surgery instead of one MRI. Patients will have one MRI about 3 days after the surgery and one MRI about 2-3 weeks after surgery.
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about the safety and accuracy of using MRI as a guidance system during laser ablation surgery of tumors that have spread to the spine.
The current method of incision localization in many surgical procedures requires a doctor to reference a medical image, such as an X-ray, to judge where on the body an incision should be made. However, the precise information of the scan is not shown on the patient's skin. Surgeons commonly use palpation to locate the point of incision. They may feel for the area directly or find landmarks under the skin and estimate the location from there. This can be challenging due to the difficulty of feeling and distinguishing each vertebra, especially for new surgeons, since palpation is a skill derived through experience. If palpation proves ineffective, they may be forced to use fluoroscopy. By referencing the fluoroscopy image the surgeon moves a radiopaque marker, such as their surgical tool, closer to the area of interest. Fluoroscopy is time-consuming, and exposes medical personnel and the patient to radiation. Many fluoroscopic images may be required in a single procedure. The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy and benefits of a new medical device that will aid in radiological localization. The hypothesized outcome would be smaller incisions, faster localization and a reduction in fluoroscopy use. By identifying the efficacy of this new medical device, "Target Tape", there is the potential outcome of making smaller incisions, faster localization, a reduction in fluoroscopy use and a reduced chance in surgical error and the associated costs. Target Tape is a non invasive device that is in a grid format that is placed against the subject's skin. The grid pattern will then appear on the medical imaging scan. The medical practitioner can correlate device grid on the body to the medical scan image to make their incisions in more accurate locations.
Schwannomas are benign tumors that can reach giant sizes. The diagnosis and treatment of these cases differ from those of small schwannomas. The aim of this study was to review the diagnoses and surgical approach characteristics of the giant spinal schwannomas (GSS) of patients who underwent surgery.
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate that the efficacy and safety of Spine fusion system manufactured in China is no inferior than imported product.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of hypofractionated stereotactic radiation treatments (SBRT) on children, teenagers and young adults malignant tumors.
The purpose of study is to compare the effect of coagulation profile in patients receiving intraoperative balanced salt colloid undergoing spinal cord tumor surgery.
Spinal cord trauma and the consequent paraplegia are possibly among the most devastating injuries in soldiers and during spine surgery, and are significant in the medical, social and financial aspects. Limited mobility, the need for assistance in all human activities, shame, and many medical complications related directly to the neural deficits make paraplegia an important target for prevention. Our study will evaluate the efficacy of Minocycline in two different groups: 1. Minimizing the neurological damage among trauma patients. 2. Preventing neurological damage through operation in spinal tumors patients. 2.OBJECTIVES The primary objectives of the trial are to determine: 1. Efficacy of administrating minocycline in minimizing the neurological damage among acute spinal cord injury patients and spinal cord tumors (primary and metastases) patients? 2. Efficacy of administrating minocycline at changing the natural history and rehabilitation of spinal cord trauma patients. 3. Safety of applying minocycline in spinal cord injuries patients and spinal cord tumors?