Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients with Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression from Breast Cancer Treated with Surgery Followed by Radiotherapy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.10.156
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate role of surgery plus radiotherapy (RT) in patients with metastatic epidural spinal cord compression from breast cancer with a follow-up >10 years. METHODS The study included 23 patients treated between 2004 and… read more here.
Keywords: metastatic epidural; surgery; patients metastatic; breast cancer ... See more keywords
Strategies for posterior-only minimally invasive surgery in thoracolumbar metastatic epidural spinal cord compression
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DOI: 10.25259/sni_815_2020
Abstract: Background: Metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC) is a debilitating sequela of cancer. Here, we evaluated various subtypes of posterior-only minimally invasive spinal (MIS) procedures utilized to address different cancers. Methods: Within this retrospective review,… read more here.
Keywords: minimally invasive; cord compression; metastatic epidural; posterior minimally ... See more keywords
Treatment of patients with metastatic epidural spinal cord compression using an enhanced recovery after surgery program
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DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1183913
Abstract: Purpose: The aims of this study were to introduce a new medical, pathway based on the concept of “enhanced recovery after surgery” (ERAS) for patients with metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC), and to test… read more here.
Keywords: enhanced recovery; metastatic epidural; surgery; recovery surgery ... See more keywords
Diagnostic Accuracy of CT for Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers14174231
Abstract: Simple Summary Early diagnosis of metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC) is vital to prevent paralysis. Staging CT scans are performed routinely in cancer patients and could detect MESCC earlier. In this study, we assessed… read more here.
Keywords: metastatic epidural; cord compression; mescc; spinal cord ... See more keywords