The development of techniques for resection of spinal cord tumors by Harvey W. Cushing.

Aaron A. Cohen-Gadol, Dennis D. Spencer, William E. Krauss

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Abstract

Harvey Cushing's refinement of Halsted's meticulous surgical techniques facilitated safe resection of intradural spinal tumors. Although Cushing focused his attention on brain tumors at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, his numerous contributions to the treatment of intradural spinal tumors include the description of these tumors' natural histories and their histological classifications. The application of his experienced intracranial techniques to the resection of spinal tumors improved outcomes. The authors review selected operative notes and sketches to demonstrate his technique in the excision of the spinal cord tumors.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)92-97
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of neurosurgery. Spine
Volume2
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2005

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Clinical Neurology

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