MRE Evaluation for Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery: Stiffness and Adhesion Assessment

Summary

In spinal cord tumors requiring surgical intervention, the resection difficulty is determined by two significant factors: tumor stiffness and adhesion to surrounding tissue. The stiffness of the tumor dictates the complexity of removal, while strong adhesion presents additional challenges during the surgical procedure. This clinical trial aims to assess the clinical utility of magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), in evaluating the stiffness and adhesion of spinal cord tumors and guiding surgical planning to selecting the most appropriate surgical approach for patients with spinal cord tumors.

Interventions

• Magnetic Resonance Elastography · DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

  Undergo MRE and routine MRI

• Assessment and Recording · PROCEDURE

  Undergo grading and recording of tumor stiffness and adhesion during surgery

Published eligibility criteria

Verbatim from the registry. Only the site can decide how these apply to a specific patient.

Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients undergoing spinal cord tumor resection surgery are eligible for inclusion in the study cohort.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with metallic implants or foreign bodies in their bodies (pacemakers, artificial metallic heart valves, metal joints, metal implants, and those who cannot remove dentures, insulin pumps, or contraceptive rings)
* Pregnant women in the first trimester (within three months)
* Patients with severe claustrophobia or anxiety
* Patients with severe fever
* Patients who can not tolerate MRE
* Patients with vascular malformations and aneurysms.
* Patients who do not sign an informed consent

Sites (1)

• Shengjing Hospital, Shenyang, Liaoning · Recruiting