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[Vertebral replacement in palliative tumor therapy. Possible surgical procedures--significant improvement in quality of life]

Document type:
English Abstract; Journal Article
Author(s):
Plötz, W; Wicke-Wittenius, S; Göbel, WE; Rechl, R; Träger, J; Schittich, I; Burgkart, R; Gradinger, R; Hipp, E
Abstract:
Complications associated with spinal metastases encompass not only pain, but often neurological deficits and possibly even paralysis due to transverse lesions. The differential indication for dorsal, ventral and combined surgical procedures depends on the nature and extent of the tumor, and the life expectancy and general state of health of the patient. Surgery must be carried out in good time, before additional damage to the spinal cord occurs. In recent years, 20 patients have been treated by...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Fortschr Med
Year:
1995
Journal volume:
113
Journal issue:
31
Pages contribution:
437-40
Language:
de
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8529981
Print-ISSN:
0015-8178
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie
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