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A member asked:
What does it mean to have laminectomy for spinal tumor excision?
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See below: To remove the posterior portion on the arch of the spinal canal to reduce pressure or compression on the cord itself.
Answered 5/22/2020
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Type of approach : This describes the way into the spinal canal by removing a portion of the roof or lamina of the spine which is termed a laminectomy to get access to the tumor to remove it.
Answered 11/5/2012
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