Asian journal of neurosurgery
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This review aimed to summarize the clinical outcomes in relation to tumor resection margins of cervical chordomas. ⋯ En bloc resection cervical chordomas are associated with less recurrence and no metastasis compared to intralesional resection. En bloc is possible through wide exposure of the vertebrae via a multidisciplinary team approach and utilization of particular surgical equipment. The higher rate of complications associated with en bloc surgeries may be acceptable, particularly when there is a chance of cure of disease.