Spinal cavernoma treatment with surgical malformation removal

Surgical removal of spinal cavernoma is a treatment for a rare health issue where unusual blood vessels form in the spinal cord. This surgery helps relieve symptoms and prevent problems caused by these abnormal blood vessels, such as pain, weakness, numbness, tingling, and difficulty walking. The treatment starts with a detailed check-up, including going over medical history, physical exams, and talking with a spine specialist and an anesthesiologist. Then, various lab tests help ensure the patient is healthy enough for surgery. To confirm the diagnosis, doctors perform tests like a neurological exam, a unique spine imaging technique, tissue sample examination, heart check-up, and chest X-ray. These tests provide essential information about spinal cavernoma and the patient's health. Before surgery, the patient goes through some preparations and general anesthesia. Then, the surgeon removes the spinal cavernoma and accurately locates and removes the abnormal blood vessels while protecting the surrounding healthy tissue. Spinal surgeons use intraoperative neuronavigation techniques to increase accuracy. After the surgery, the patient receives care and treatment to manage pain, swelling, or side effects. This operation is usually done when the patient's symptoms are severe, getting worse, or there's a risk of painful nerve damage. Removing a spinal cavernoma relieves symptoms, prevents more problems, and improves the patient's condition.