Surgery for Intrathecal Tumors

This patient education program explains the surgical treatment of spinal tumors. The program covers anatomy, symptoms and their causes, and the recommended surgical procedure. Adjunctive treatment is briefly discussed. The program extensively discusses the reasonable risks and complications of the procedure and what to expect after surgery.

1.	Introduction
2.	Anatomy
3.	Symptoms and their Causes
4.	Other Treatments
5.	Procedure
6.	Risks and Complications
7.	After the Surgery
8.	Summary

Surgery for Intrathecal Tumors

Intrathecal Injections

General Anesthesia

Spinal Anesthesia

Epidural Anesthesia

Moderate Sedation

Discharge Instructions - General

Patient Safety

Medication Safety

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Synovial Cysts

Spinal Stenosis

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Cancer

CAT Scan Guided Biopsy of a Spinal Lesion