Publications by authors named "Michael Koutzoglou"
Background: Spinal lipomas are generally thought to occur as a result of failed primary neurulation. Failed primary neurulation allows invasion of mesenchymal tissue of mesodermic origin into the neural structure, leading to the formation of a spinal lipoma. Despite most spinal lipomas being regarded as the result of failed primary neurulation, some confusion in terms of the embryogenesis of spinal lipomas remains.
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- A 20-month-old toddler with a medulla oblongata abscess was successfully treated using a novel surgical approach, making it a unique case in medical literature.
- Preoperative imaging, specifically diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) tractography, guided the surgical team to choose a midline suboccipital approach, allowing effective access to the abscess.
- The successful surgery and the child's full recovery underscore the importance of advanced neuroimaging techniques in enhancing surgical planning and ensuring patient safety.