Preserve the nerve: microsurgical resection of peripheral nerve sheath tumors

Neurosurgery. 2007 Sep;61(3 Suppl):113-7; discussion 117-8. doi: 10.1227/01.neu.0000289724.89588.bc.

Abstract

Using a fascicle-sparing approach, schwannomas and nonplexiform neurofibromas can often be removed without causing neurological deficit or neuropathic pain. This article provides a step-by-step description of how to remove these benign tumors using microsurgical techniques.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Microsurgery / methods*
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Nerve Sheath Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Neurilemmoma / surgery
  • Neurofibroma / surgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome