Treatment of spinal metastases by posterolateral approach / 中南大学学报(医学版)
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
; (12): 291-295, 2006.
Artigo
em Chinês
| WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
| ID: wpr-813712
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the value of spondylectomy, circumferential decompression, and spinal reconstruction for the treatment of spinal metastases using posterolater approach.@*METHODS@#Thirteen patients with spinal metastases were treated by spondylectomy, circumferential spinal cord decompression, and spinal reconstruction with pedicle fixation and polymethyl methacrylate. The outcome was assessed by pain relief and the improvement in neurologic symptoms.@*RESULTS@#Pain relief was obvious in all patients. Neurologic symptoms improved to various degrees in 6 patients.@*CONCLUSION@#Spondylectomy, spinal cord circumferential decompression and spinal reconstruction with pedicle fixation and polymethyl methacrylate using posterolateral approach are effective surgical method for spinal metastases.
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Assunto principal:
Patologia
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Neoplasias da Coluna Vertebral
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Cirurgia Geral
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Vértebras Torácicas
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Vértebras Cervicais
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Procedimentos Ortopédicos
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Neoplasias Renais
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Neoplasias Pulmonares
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Métodos
Limite:
Adulto
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Artigo