Surgical Technique and Outcomes in the Treatment of Spinal Cord Ependymomas: Part II: Myxopapillary Ependymoma

Abstract

The goal of surgical treatment of myxopapillary ependymomas is resection to the greatest extent possible with preservation of function. In cases of subtotal resection, postoperative radiation therapy may improve outcome. If neurological function is maintained at treatment, these indolent lesions allow years of good function.