Considering the experience of the few cases reported in the world literature, the management of this tumor appears to grant favorable results, recurrence being the most frequent complication.

The use of ultraclean air technology reduced the infection rate after complex spinal procedures and appears to be an interesting alternative that still needs to be prospectively studied with a randomized protocol.

Two cases in which cervical spine overdistraction occurred with the use of skull traction are described. A summary of the clinical presentations and definitive treatment together with some bibliographic references are discussed. Finally, suggestions regarding how to avoid overdistraction when using skull traction are given.

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