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Highlights • Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) is often associated with various orthopedic disorders, especially scoliosis.• Spinal deformity in patients with NF-1 can be induced by localized neurofibromas.• The optimum surgical… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) is often associated with various orthopedic disorders, especially scoliosis.• Spinal deformity in patients with NF-1 can be induced by localized neurofibromas.• The optimum surgical approach for the release of neurofibroma located in the posterior mediastinal remains to be established.• We safety performed a two-stage procedure involving the release of a neurofibroma in the lateral position/extirpation of the neurofibroma and posterior spinal fusion with segmental spinal instrumentation for scoliosis in the prone position.
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2018
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