Ann Surg Case Rep | Volume 2, Issue 2 | Case Report | Open Access

Thoracic Meningoceles in NF1: Case Report and Considerations for Surgical Management

YouRong Sophie Su1*, Belinda Shao2, Taine TV Pechet3 and William C Welch1

1Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, USA2Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, USA3Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, USA

*Correspondance to: YouRong Sophie Su 

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Abstract

Thoracic meningoceles are rare entities seen in association with Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Although they uncommonly require resection, surgical techniques and postoperative management for these patients are highly varied and complex. Here, we report our experience with the first successful thoracotomy performed from a posterior-only approach for resection of a large thoracic meningocele. Additionally, we describe surgical and medical considerations for intra operative and postoperative management as well as potential complications.

Citation:

Su YS, Shao B, Pechet TTV, Welch WC. Thoracic Meningoceles in NF1: Case Report and Considerations for Surgical Management. Ann Surg Case Rep. 2019; 2(2): 1019. .

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