Study design: Retrospective cohort study using prospectively collected registry data.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and …

Abstract Study design Systematic review. Objectives Primary Spinal Intradural Tumours
(PSITs) are rare pathologies that can significantly impact quality of life. This study aimed to …

Objectives Paraparesis due to oncologic lesions of the spine warrants swift neurosurgical
intervention to prevent permanent disability and hence maintain independence of affected …

OBJECTIVE Spinal intramedullary ependymomas (IEs) represent a well-defined tumor entity
usually warranting resection. Factors that determine full long-term neurological recovery …

OBJECT The aim of this study was to evaluate outcome in patients undergoing surgical
treatment for intradural spinal tumor using a patient-oriented, self-rated, outcome instrument …

Background Robotically assisted cardiac surgery is an alternative to conventional, open-
chest surgery. Although studies have been done on the clinical effect, morbidity, and …

Study Design. Analysis of prospectively collected longitudinal web-based registry data.
Objective. To determine relative validity, responsiveness, and minimum clinically important …

The management of Chiari I malformation (CMI) is controversial because treatment methods
vary and treatment decisions rest on incomplete understanding of its complex symptom …

Purpose: Patients with spinal metastases (SM) suffer from a significant quality of life (QoL)
deterioration. The measurement of QoL has garnered significant attention. In this study, the …

BACKGROUND Healthcare resource utilization and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) for
intradural extramedullary (IDEM) spine tumors are not well reported. OBJECTIVE To analyze …