Abstract | BACKGROUND: Primary extradural tumors of the spine comprise only a small percentage of all spinal tumors. However, given their relative radioresistance and their typical malignant, invasive nature, surgery may be associated with fairly high morbidity and mortality rates. Furthermore, it may be especially difficult to achieve gross total resections with tumor-free margins. CASE DESCRIPTIONS: CONCLUSION: Primary extradural spine tumors pose significant challenges to surgeons as the aim is to achieve satisfactory surgical outcomes with clean tumor margins (e.g, thus avoid recurrence) while minimizing morbidity. Improvements in radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and novel molecular drugs may increase survival rates and improve overall outcomes.
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Authors | Fred C Lam, Jeffrey E Arle, Paul A Glazer, Ekkehard M Kasper |
Journal | Surgical neurology international
(Surg Neurol Int)
Vol. 5
Issue Suppl 7
Pg. S373-5
( 2014)
ISSN: 2229-5097 [Print] United States |
PMID | 25289164
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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