Spinal surgery for palliation in malignant spinal cord compression

H Akram; J Allibone

doi:10.1016/j.clon.2010.07.007

Spinal surgery for palliation in malignant spinal cord compression

Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 2010 Nov;22(9):792-800. doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2010.07.007. Epub 2010 Aug 10.

Authors

H Akram¹, J Allibone

Affiliation

¹ Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK. harith.akram@doctors.org.uk

PMID: 20702075
DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2010.07.007

Abstract

Malignant spinal cord compression is an important neuro-oncological emergency, the management of which has been changing throughout the last 30 years. We hereby attempt to present an overview of this pathological entity with general management concepts, paying special attention to the palliative surgical treatments available, the decision-making process and the new emerging treatment modalities.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Orthopedic Procedures / methods
Palliative Care*
Spinal Cord Compression / diagnosis
Spinal Cord Compression / etiology
Spinal Cord Compression / surgery*
Spinal Neoplasms / complications
Spinal Neoplasms / secondary*
Spinal Neoplasms / surgery*