학술논문
A Radiologists' Guide to En Bloc Resection of Primary Tumors in the Spine: What Does the Surgeon Want to Know?
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*OCCUPATIONAL roles
*TUMOR classification
*RISK assessment
*SPINAL tumors
SURGICAL complication risk factors
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ISSN
0971-3026
Abstract
En bloc resection in the spine is performed for both primary and metastatic bone lesions and has been proven to lengthen disease-free survival and decrease the likelihood of local recurrence. It is a complex procedure, which requires a thorough multi-disciplinary approach. This article will discuss the role of the radiologist in characterizing the underlying tumor pathology, staging the tumor and helping to predict possible intraoperative challenges for en bloc resection of primary bone lesions. The postoperative appearances and complications following en bloc resection in the spine will be considered in subsequent articles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]