Surgical Outcome of Children and Adolescents with Tethered Cord Syndrome.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Purpose: To compare long-term results of surgery with the outcomes of symptomatic and asymptomatic tethered cord syndrome (TCS) in children and adolescents and to assess the surgery duration for those with TCS.

Overview Of Literature: Pediatric patients with TCS continue to pose significant diagnostic and management challenges.

Clinical Factors for Prognosis and Treatment Guidance of Spinal Cord Astrocytoma.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Purpose: To obtain information useful in establishing treatment guidelines by evaluating baseline clinical features and treatment outcomes of patients with spinal cord astrocytoma (SCA).

Overview Of Literature: The optimal management of SCA remains controversial, and there are no standard guidelines.