Journal of Spine

Toshiki Yoshimine

Publications

• Case Report
  Adequate Decompression of Adult Lumbar Intradural Lipoma without Dysraphism Using a Monopolar Stimulation Electrode for Intraoperative Monitoring: Case Report
  Author(s): Yu-ichiro Ohnishi, Koichi Iwatsuki, Takashi Moriwaki and Toshiki YoshimineYu-ichiro Ohnishi, Koichi Iwatsuki, Takashi Moriwaki and Toshiki Yoshimine
  
  Adult non-dysraphic intradural spinal lipomas are rare entities. Here we report two cases of adult non-dysraphic intradural lumbar lipoma. Case 1: A 66-year-old man experienced gradual progression of sensory disturbance and numbness in the lower extremities bilaterally over the course of 2 years. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suggested an intradural lipoma at T12 with no evidence of dysraphism. Adequate decompression and duraplasty were performed with intraoperative monopolar stimulation to elicit evoked electromyography responses. Case 2: A 54-year-old man with a 10-year history of lower back pain and gradual progression of weakness of the right lower extremity over the course of 2 years was referred to our hospital, where he presented with urinary disturbance. An MRI suggested intradural lipoma at L2 without evidence of dysraphism. .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000213

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