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