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Schupper AJ, Patel S, Steinberger JM, Germano IM. The role of minimally invasive surgery within a multidisciplinary approach for patients with metastatic spine disease over a decade: A systematic review. Neuro Oncol 2024; 26:417-428. [PMID: 37988270 PMCID: PMC10912012 DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noad206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Metastatic spine disease (MSD) occurs commonly in cancer patients causing pain, spinal instability, devastating neurological compromise, and decreased quality of life. Oncological patients are often medically complex and frail, precluding them form invasive procedures. To address this issue, minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) techniques are desirable. The aim of this study is to review published peer-reviewed literature and ongoing clinical trials to provide current state of the art. METHODS A systematic review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, assessing MISS in MSD patients for the period 2013-2023. Innovations under development were assessed by querying and reviewing data from currently enrolling U.S. registered clinical trials. RESULTS From 3,696 articles, 50 studies on 3,196 patients focused on spinal oncology MISS. The most commonly reported techniques were vertebral augmentation (VA), percutaneous spinal instrumentation, and radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Surgical instrumentation/stabilization techniques were reported in 10/50 articles for a total of 410 patients. The majority of studies focused on pain as a primary outcome measure, with 28/50 studies reporting a significant improvement in pain following intervention. In the United States, 13 therapeutic trials are currently recruiting MSD patients. Their main focus includes radiosurgery, VA and/or RFA, and laser interstitial thermal therapy. CONCLUSIONS Due to their medical complexity and increased fragility, MSD patients may benefit from minimally invasive approaches. These strategies are effective at mitigating pain and preventing neurological deterioration, while providing other advantages including ease to start/resume systemic/radiotherapy treatment(s).
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- Alexander J Schupper
- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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Chen AL, Sagoo NS, Vannabouathong C, Reddy Y, Deme S, Patibandla S, Passias PG, Vira S. Combination radiofrequency ablation and vertebral cement augmentation for spinal metastatic tumors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of safety and treatment outcomes. NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY JOURNAL 2024; 17:100317. [PMID: 38510810 PMCID: PMC10950794 DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2024.100317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Background The treatment of spine metastases continues to pose a significant clinical challenge, requiring the integration of multiple therapeutic modalities to address the multifactorial aspects of this disease process. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and vertebral cement augmentation (VCA) are 2 less invasive modalities compared to open surgery that have emerged as promising strategies, offering the potential for both pain relief and preservation of vertebral stability. The utility of these approaches, however, remains uncertain and subject to ongoing investigation.This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the available evidence and synthesize the results of studies that have investigated the combination of RFA and VCA for the treatment of spinal metastases, with the goal of providing a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the efficacy and safety of this therapeutic approach. Methods A literature search was conducted using the electronic databases PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Scopus from their inception to May 4th, 2022 in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Studies were included if they met the following criteria: 1) spine metastases treated with RFA in combination with VCA, 2) available data on at least one outcome (i.e., pain palliation, complications, local tumor control), 3) prospective or retrospective studies with at least 10 patients, and 4) English language. Meta-analyses were conducted in R (R Foundation for Statistical Computing; Vienna, Austria), using the meta package. Results In the 25 included studies, a total of 947 patients (females=53.9%) underwent RFA + VCA for spinal metastatic tumors. Out of 1,163 metastatic lesions, the majority were located in the lumbar region (585/1,163 [50.3%]) followed by thoracic (519/1,163 [44.6%]), sacrum (39/1,163 [3.4%]), and cervical (2/1,163 [0.2%]). 48/72 [66.7%] metastatic lesions expanded into the posterior elements. Preoperative pathologic vertebral fractures were identified in 115/176 [65.3%] patients. Between pre-procedure pain scores and postprocedure pain scores, average follow-up (FU) was 4.41±2.87 months. Pain scores improved significantly at a short-term FU (1-6 months), with a pooled mean difference (MD) from baseline of 4.82 (95% CI, 4.48-5.16). The overall local tumor progression (LTP) rate at short-term FU (1-6 months) was 5% (95% CI, 1%-8%), at mid-term FU (6-12 months) was 22% (95% CI, 0%-48%), and at long-term FU (>12 months) was 5% (95% CI, 0%-11%). The pooled incidence of total complications was 1% (95% CI, 0%-1%), the most frequent of which were transient radicular pain and asymptomatic cement extravasation. Conclusions The findings of this meta-analysis reveal that the implementation of RFA in conjunction with VCA for the treatment of spinal metastatic tumors resulted in a significant short-term reduction of pain, with minimal total complications. The LTP rate was additionally low. The clinical efficacy and safety of this technique are established, although further exploration of the long-term outcomes of RFA+VCA is warranted.
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- Andrew L. Chen
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, 3601 4th St, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390, United States
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut St #100, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, 3601 4th St, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, 301 E 17th St, New York, NY 10010, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, 475 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
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Yao Y, Zhu X, Zhang N, Wang P, Liu Z, Chen Y, Xu C, Ouyang T, Meng W. Microwave ablation versus radiofrequency ablation for treating spinal metastases. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34092. [PMID: 37352076 PMCID: PMC10289525 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of microwave ablation (MWA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for the treatment of spinal metastases. METHODS A literature search was performed using the PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases according to the PRISMA statement (as of September 20, 2022). Two independent investigators screened articles based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria and included studies with primary outcomes of pain relief, tumor control, and complications. Article quality was assessed using the Risk Of Bias In Non-randomized Studies of Interventions tool. RESULTS Sixteen articles were finally included in this study, including 630 patients with spinal metastases, with ages ranging from 51.4 to 71.3 years. Of these, 393 (62.4%) underwent MWA and 237 (37.6%) underwent RFA. After MWA and RFA treatment, visual analog scale scores significantly decreased, and the local tumor control rates were all above 80%. Complications were reported in 27.4% of patients treated with MWA compared with 10.9% of patients treated with RFA. CONCLUSION The results of this systematic review suggest that MWA alone or in combination with surgery and RFA in combination with other modalities may improve pain caused by primary tumor metastasis to the spine, and MWA alone or in combination with surgery may have better local tumor control. However, MWA appears to result in more major complications than RFA in combination with other treatment modalities.
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- Yuming Yao
- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- The First Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Zuo D, Sun M, Mu H, Shen J, Wang C, Sun W, Cai Z. O-arm-guided percutaneous microwave ablation and cementoplasty for the treatment of pelvic acetabulum bone metastasis. Front Surg 2022; 9:929044. [PMID: 36171820 PMCID: PMC9510637 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.929044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective This study aims to evaluate the indications, safety, and efficacy of microwave ablation combined with cementoplasty under O-arm navigation for the treatment of painful pelvic bone metastasis. Methods We retrospectively collected data from 25 patients with acetabulum bone metastasis who underwent microwave ablation combined with cementoplasty. All patients underwent percutaneous microwave ablation combined with cementoplasty under O-arm navigation. The postoperative follow-up included evaluations of pain, quality of life, function, the incidence of bone cement leakage, and the presence of perioperative complications. Pain and quality of life were evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS) and the QLQ-BM22 quality of life questionnaire for patients with bone metastases, respectively. The functional scores were calculated using the MSTS93 scoring system of the Bone and Soft Tissue Oncology Society. Results There were 10 males and 15 females with an average age of 52.5 ± 6.5 years, all 25 patients received percutaneous procedures, and no technical failure occurred. Major complications, including pulmonary embolism, vascular or nervous injury, hip joint cement leakage, and infection, were not observed in the current study. Pain regression was achieved in 24 of 25 patients. The mean VAS scores significantly decreased to 3.4 ± 1.0, 2.5 ± 1.2, and 1.2 ± 0.6 points at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after the procedure, respectively, compared with 7.0 points before the procedure (P < .05). The mean QLQ-BM22 score significantly decreased to 36.2 ± 4.9, 30 ± 5.6, and 25.4 ± 2.3 points at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after the procedure, respectively, compared with 55.8 points before the procedure (P < .05). The preoperative Musculoskeletal tumour society (MSTS) functional score of 25 patients was 18.5 ± 5.3 points, and MSTS score was 20.0 ± 3.0, 21.4 ± 4.9, and 22.8 ± 2.3 at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after the procedure, respectively (P < .05). The average bone cement injection volume was 8.8 ± 4.6 ml. Conclusion The use of O-arm-guided percutaneous microwave ablation combined with cementoplasty for the treatment of pelvic metastases could quickly and significantly alleviate local pain, prevent pathological fracture, and improve the quality of life of patients with reduced complications.
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- Dongqing Zuo
- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Bone Tumor Institute, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Correspondence: Wei Sun
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Bone metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma: facts and hopes from clinical and translational perspectives. Front Med 2022; 16:551-573. [DOI: 10.1007/s11684-022-0928-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Senol N, Oguzoglu AS, Goksel HM. Radiofrequency Ablation and Augmentation in the Management of Spinal Metastases: Clinical Experience in 41 Patients. World Neurosurg 2022; 163:e420-e425. [PMID: 35395426 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.03.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate functional outcome after combined radiofrequency ablation and vertebral augmentation in patients with metastatic spinal tumors using visual analog scale and Oswestry Disability Index scores. METHODS This retrospective study included 41 patients with metastatic spinal tumors. There were 19 women and 22 men with a mean age of 67 years (range, 45-87 years). Visual analog scale and Oswestry Disability Index were used to assess the intensity of pain and quality of life. The assessments were performed before the procedure and at 1 week and 1, 2, 3, and 6 months after the procedure. RESULTS No serious complications were seen in the periprocedural period. Two patients (4.8%) had transient neurological motor deficits without cement leakage, and 1 patient had a pulmonary embolism with transient mild symptoms. The comparison of preprocedural visual analog scale and Oswestry Disability Index scores with postprocedural scores up to 6 months after treatment revealed significant pain control and good functional state. CONCLUSIONS Spinal metastasis is a frequent entity in the growing population of patients with cancer. A multidisciplinary approach using several nonsurgical and minimally invasive methods (e.g., radiofrequency ablation, vertebroplasty, balloon kyphoplasty) is key to successful management, and combining these procedures is effective against spinal metastatic pain.
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- Nilgun Senol
- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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Ragheb A, Vanood A, Fahim DK. The Addition of Radiofrequency Tumor Ablation to Kyphoplasty May Reduce the Rate of Local Recurrence in Spinal Metastases Secondary to Breast Cancer. World Neurosurg 2022; 161:e500-e507. [PMID: 35183797 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.02.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Approximately 10% of all cancer patients develop spinal metastases. When a symptomatic compression fracture occurs without associated deformity or neurologic deficit, it can be treated with kyphoplasty with or without radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Treatment with kyphoplasty is well established but does not address the underlying oncologic disease. METHODS Retrospective medical chart analysis of breast cancer patients (n = 23) with metastatic spinal fractures (n = 50 vertebral levels) who underwent RFA and kyphoplasty was undertaken. Key variables of interest included: fracture location, pain levels, and local recurrence. Local recurrence data were compared to published rates of recurrence in breast cancer-related metastatic spinal fractures treated with vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty alone. Data were analyzed using χ2 and t test statistical analyses. RESULTS The mean preoperative pain level for this cohort was 6.9 on a 10-point visual analogue scale. Significant reductions in pain levels were observed postoperatively, at discharge (3.5; P < 0.05), at 1-month follow-up (2.8; P < 0.05), at 3-month follow-up (1.1; P < 0.05), and at 6-month follow-up (0.7 P < 0.05). Compared with published data of breast cancer patients with metastatic spinal fractures treated with vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty alone, the addition of RFA resulted in reduced local tumor recurrence (2% vs. 14%; P < 0.05). Average length of follow-up was 39 months. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that the addition of RFA to kyphoplasty may reduce local tumor recurrence while providing similar pain relief benefits. The extrapolation of this added benefit to metastases from other primary cancers should be examined in future studies.
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- Andrew Ragheb
- Department of Neurosurgery, Beaumont Health, Southfield, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beaumont Health, Southfield, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beaumont Health, Southfield, Michigan, USA; Michigan Head & Spine Institute, Southfield, Michigan, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, Michigan, USA.
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Giammalva GR, Costanzo R, Paolini F, Benigno UE, Porzio M, Brunasso L, Basile L, Gulì C, Pino MA, Gerardi RM, Messina D, Umana GE, Palmisciano P, Scalia G, Graziano F, Visocchi M, Iacopino DG, Maugeri R. Management of Spinal Bone Metastases With Radiofrequency Ablation, Vertebral Reinforcement and Transpedicular Fixation: A Retrospective Single-Center Case Series. Front Oncol 2022; 11:818760. [PMID: 35127531 PMCID: PMC8814334 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.818760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Spine is a frequent site of bone metastases, with a 8.5 months median survival time after diagnosis. In most cases treatment is only palliative. Several advanced techniques can ensure a better Quality of Life (QoL) and increase life expectancy. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) uses alternating current to produce local heating and necrosis of the spinal lesion, preserving the healthy bone. RFA is supported by vertebral reinforcement through kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty in order to stabilize the fracture with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) injection, restoring vertebral body height and reducing the weakness of healthy bone. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy and advantages of RFA plus vertebral reinforcement through PMMA vertebroplasty and fixation in patients affected by bone spinal metastases. We retrospectively analyzed 54 patients with thoraco-lumbar metastatic vertebral fractures admitted to our Unit between January 2014 and June 2020. Each patient underwent RFA followed by PMMA vertebroplasty and transpedicle fixation. We evaluated pain relief through the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score and PMMA vertebral filling based on the mean Saliou filling score. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test pain relief with statistical significance for p<0.05. A total of 54 patients (median age 63,44 years; range 34-86 years), with a total of 63 infiltrated vertebrae, were treated with RFA, PMMA vertebroplasty and transpedicular screw fixation; average operative time was 60.4 min (range 51–72). The preoperative average VAS score decreased significantly from 7.81 to 2.50 (p < 0.05) after 12 months. Based on Saliou filling score, filling was satisfactory (12–18) in 20 vertebrae (31,7%), mediocre (6–11) in 33 vertebrae (52,4%), inadequate (0–5) in 10 vertebrae (15,9%). A consistent PMMA filling of vertebral bodies was successfully achieved with significant pain relief. Concomitant RFA, PMMA vertebroplasty and pedicle screw fixation represent a safe and effective technique for the management of spinal metastases, improving clinical outcome and pain control.
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- Giuseppe Roberto Giammalva
- Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP “Paolo Giaccone”, Post Graduate Residency Program in Neurologic Surgery, Department of Biomedicine Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP “Paolo Giaccone”, Post Graduate Residency Program in Neurologic Surgery, Department of Biomedicine Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP “Paolo Giaccone”, Post Graduate Residency Program in Neurologic Surgery, Department of Biomedicine Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP “Paolo Giaccone”, Post Graduate Residency Program in Neurologic Surgery, Department of Biomedicine Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP “Paolo Giaccone”, Post Graduate Residency Program in Neurologic Surgery, Department of Biomedicine Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP “Paolo Giaccone”, Post Graduate Residency Program in Neurologic Surgery, Department of Biomedicine Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP “Paolo Giaccone”, Post Graduate Residency Program in Neurologic Surgery, Department of Biomedicine Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP “Paolo Giaccone”, Post Graduate Residency Program in Neurologic Surgery, Department of Biomedicine Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP “Paolo Giaccone”, Post Graduate Residency Program in Neurologic Surgery, Department of Biomedicine Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP “Paolo Giaccone”, Post Graduate Residency Program in Neurologic Surgery, Department of Biomedicine Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP “Paolo Giaccone”, Post Graduate Residency Program in Neurologic Surgery, Department of Biomedicine Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cannizzaro Hospital Trauma Center Gamma Knife Center, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cannizzaro Hospital Trauma Center Gamma Knife Center, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Highly Specialized Hospital and of National Importance “Garibaldi”, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Highly Specialized Hospital and of National Importance “Garibaldi”, Catania, Italy
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- Institute of Neurosurgery, Catholic University School of Medicine, Policlinico “A. Gemelli”, Rome, Italy
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP “Paolo Giaccone”, Post Graduate Residency Program in Neurologic Surgery, Department of Biomedicine Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, AOUP “Paolo Giaccone”, Post Graduate Residency Program in Neurologic Surgery, Department of Biomedicine Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- *Correspondence: Rosario Maugeri,
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Murali N, Turmezei T, Bhatti S, Patel P, Marshall T, Smith T. What is the effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation in the management of patients with spinal metastases? A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:659. [PMID: 34742319 PMCID: PMC8571892 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02775-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Spinal metastases are indicative of progressive cancer which can lead to vertebral body fractures and spinal cord compression. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) treatment is infrequently used in patients with refractory pain. The aim of this systematic review is to determine the clinical efficacy of RFA, with the scope of using it as front-line management of spinal metastases. METHODS Electronic databases were searched (to July 2020) for studies evaluating RFA treatment for spinal metastases in adults. Measured outcomes were pain (primary), disability, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), complications, tumour control and mortality. Study inclusion, data extraction and risk of bias using the ROBIN-I tool were assessed. Meta-analysis was conducted for pooled results with homogeneity, and narrative synthesis was conducted otherwise. RESULTS 15 studies were included. RFA reduces pain scores at 3-5 weeks [standardised mean difference (SMD 2.24, 95% confidence intervals (CI) 1.55-2.93], 3-4 months (SMD 3.00, 95% CI 1.11-4.90) and 5-6 months (SMD 3.54, 95% CI 1.96-5.11). RFA is effective in reducing disability/improving HRQOL in the short-term but longer-term efficacy remains unclear. 13.2% cases reported local tumour control failure (2.5 months-5 year follow-up) whereas mortality was 23.6% (follow-up of up to 1 year). CONCLUSION Low quality evidence has proven RFA to be safe and effective in reducing pain and disability, especially in the short-term. RFA may be routinely implemented in all cases involving refractory pain or radiotherapy-resistant tumours but controlled trials are required to compare the efficacy of RFA to current frontline treatments. PROSPERO protocol registration number: CRD42020202377.
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- Navanith Murali
- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
- Department of Radiology, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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Global Research on Neuropathic Pain Rehabilitation over the Last 20 Years. Neural Plast 2021; 2021:5594512. [PMID: 34306062 PMCID: PMC8282394 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5594512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Neuropathic pain has long been a very popular and productive field of clinical research. Neuropathic pain is difficult to cure radically because of its complicated etiology and uncertain pathogenesis. As pain worsens and persists, pain recovery techniques become more important, and medication alone is insufficient. No summary of bibliometric studies on neuropathic pain rehabilitation is yet available. The purpose of the present study is to analyze in a systematic manner the trends of neuropathic pain rehabilitation research over the period of 2000–2019. Methods Studies related to neuropathic pain rehabilitation and published between January 2000 and December 2019 were obtained from the Science Citation Index-Expanded of Web of Science. No restrictions on language, literature type, or species were established. CiteSpace V and Microsoft Excel were used to capture basic information and highlights in the field. Results Linear regression analysis showed that the number of publications on neuropathic pain rehabilitation significantly increased over time (P < 0.001). The United States showed absolute strength in terms of number of papers published, influence, and cooperation with other countries. Based on the subject categories of the Web of Science, “Rehabilitation” had the highest number of published papers (446), the highest number of citations (10,954), and the highest number of open-access papers (151); moreover, this category and “Clinical Neurology” had the same H-index (i.e., 52). “Randomized Controlled Trials” revealed the largest cluster in the cocitation map of references. The latest burst keywords included “Exercise” (2014–2019), “Functional Recovery” (2015–2019), and “Questionnaire” (2015–2019). Conclusion This study provides valuable information for neuropathic pain rehabilitation researchers seeking fresh viewpoints related to collaborators, cooperative institutions, and popular topics in this field. Some new research trends are also highlighted.
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Li J, Wei W, Xu F, Wang Y, Liu Y, Fu C. Clinical Therapy of Metastatic Spinal Tumors. Front Surg 2021; 8:626873. [PMID: 33937314 PMCID: PMC8084350 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.626873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Metastatic spinal tumors (MST) have high rates of morbidity and mortality. MST can destroy the vertebral body or compress the nerve roots, resulting in an increased risk of pathological fractures and intractable pain. Here, we elaborately reviewed the currently available therapeutic options for MST according to the following four aspects: surgical management, minimally invasive therapy (MIT), radiation therapy, and systemic therapy. In particular, these aspects were classified and introduced to show their developmental process, clinical effects, advantages, and current limitations. Furthermore, with the improvement of treatment concepts and techniques, we discovered the prevalent trend toward the use of radiation therapy and MIT in clinic therapies. Finally, the future directions of these treatment options were discussed. We hoped that along with future advances and study will lead to the improvement of living standard and present status of treatment in patients with MST.
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- Jie Li
- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Levy J, Hopkins T, Morris J, Tran ND, David E, Massari F, Farid H, Vogel A, O'Connell WG, Sunenshine P, Dixon R, Gangi A, von der Höh N, Bagla S. Radiofrequency Ablation for the Palliative Treatment of Bone Metastases: Outcomes from the Multicenter OsteoCool Tumor Ablation Post-Market Study (OPuS One Study) in 100 Patients. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2020; 31:1745-1752. [PMID: 33129427 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2020.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effectiveness of radiofrequency (RF) ablation as measured by change in worst pain score from baseline to 3 mo after RF ablation for the palliative treatment of painful bone metastases. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred patients (mean age, 64.6 y) underwent RF ablation for metastatic bone disease and were followed up to 6 mo. Subjects' pain and quality of life were measured before RF ablation and postoperatively by using the Brief Pain Index and European Quality of Life questionnaires. Opioid agent use and device-, procedure-, and/or therapy-related adverse events (AEs) were collected. RESULTS Eighty-seven patients were treated for tumors involving the thoracolumbar spine and 13 for tumors located in the pelvis and/or sacrum. All ablations were technically successful, and 97% were followed by cementoplasty. Mean worst pain score decreased from 8.2 ± 1.7 at baseline to 3.5 ± 3.2 at 6 mo (n = 22; P < 0.0001 for all visits). Subjects experienced significant improvement for all visits in average pain (P < .0001), pain interference (P < .0001), and quality of life (P < .003). Four AEs were reported, of which 2 resulted in hospitalization for pneumonia and respiratory failure. All 30 deaths reported during the study were attributed to the underlying malignancy and not related to the study procedure. CONCLUSIONS Results from this study show rapid (within 3 d) and statistically significant pain improvement with sustained long-term relief through 6 mo in patients treated with RF ablation for metastatic bone disease.
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- Jason Levy
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Northside Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Neurointerventional Radiology, University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts
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- Department of Neurointerventional Radiology, St. Jude Medical Center, Fullerton, California
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno, Nevada
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Radiology, Banner-University Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg-Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Prostate Centers USA, LLC, Vascular Interventional Partners NOVA, 2755 Hartland Road, Falls Church, VA 22043.
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Lv N, Geng R, Ling F, Zhou Z, Liu M. Clinical efficacy and safety of bone cement combined with radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of spinal metastases. BMC Neurol 2020; 20:418. [PMID: 33208129 PMCID: PMC7672858 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-020-01998-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of bone cement combined with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in the treatment of spinal metastases. Methods The medical records of patients with spinal metastatic tumor admitted to our hospital from January 2016 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Based on different surgical methods, the patients were divided into groups A (treated with RFA combined with bone cement) and B (treated with bone cement only). Group A included 35 patients with 47 segments of diseased vertebral bodies. Group B consisted of 52 patients with 78 vertebral segments. Pain, quality of life score, vertebra height, bone cement leakage, postoperative tumor recurrence, and complications were assessed 3 days and 1 and 6 months after surgery. Results All the patients had smooth operation without paraplegia, spinal cord injury, and perioperative death. Visual analogue scales (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores of the two groups significantly improved 3 days and 1 month after surgery compared with those before surgery (P < 0.05), but no significant difference was observed between the two groups (P > 0.05). Six months after surgery, the VAS and ODI scores of patients in group A were lower than those in group B, with statistically significant differences (P < 0.05). The postoperative vertebral body height of the two groups significantly increased compared with that before surgery, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Meanwhile, no significant difference was observed between the two groups (P > 0.05). Postoperative bone cement permeability in group A was 6.4%, and postoperative tumor recurrence rate was 11.4%. The permeability of bone cement in group B was 20.5%, and the tumor recurrence rate was 30.8%. The bone cement permeability and tumor recurrence rate in group A were lower than those in group B, with statistically significant differences (P < 0.05). Conclusions Bone cement combined with RFA for the treatment of spinal metastases can achieve good efficacy, desirable analgesic effect, low incidence of complications, small surgical trauma, and high safety. The proposed method has the value of clinical popularization and application.
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- Nanning Lv
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang, 41 Hailian East Street, Lianyungang, 222003, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou, 225300, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 188 Shizi Street, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang, 41 Hailian East Street, Lianyungang, 222003, Jiangsu, China.
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Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Ablation in the Treatment of Painful Osseous Metastases: A Correlation Meta-Analysis with Machine Learning Cluster Identification. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2020; 31:1753-1762. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2020.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Di Giuliano F, Picchi E, Muto M, Calcagni A, Ferrazzoli V, Da Ros V, Minosse S, Chiaravalloti A, Garaci F, Floris R, Muto M. Radiological imaging in multiple myeloma: review of the state-of-the-art. Neuroradiology 2020; 62:905-923. [DOI: 10.1007/s00234-020-02417-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Sun Y, Zhang H, Xu HR, Liu JZ, Pan J, Zhai HZ, Lu CY, Zhao X, Chen YQ, Zhou LL, Yu J, Han J. Analgesia of percutaneous thermal ablation plus cementoplasty for cancer bone metastases. J Bone Oncol 2019; 19:100266. [PMID: 31788416 PMCID: PMC6880023 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbo.2019.100266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2019] [Revised: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to review recent research related to the analgesic effect of ablation therapy combined with cementoplasty, as well as to identify the duration of analgesic effect and risk for cement leaks. Methods A systematic literature search using PubMed, Web of Science, and annual meeting proceedings of the oncology society and other organizations were conducted. Results Twelve retrospective studies met the inclusion criteria. Four of the studies included in the review assessed the changes immediately after treatment. Five studies were subjected to analyses of analgesic effect of combined percutaneous thermal ablation and Cementoplasty at 24 weeks after treatment. Incidences of leakage of bone cement during surgery were detected in 4 out of 12 studies. The change of mean pain scores at 1 days, at 1 week, and at 4 weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks after treatment were -3.90 (95% CI: -4.80 to -3.00), -4.55 (95% CI:-5.46 to -3.64), -4.78 (95% CI: -5.70 to -3.86), -5.16 (95% CI: -6.39 to -3.92), and -5.91 (95% CI: -6.63 to -5.19). The relative risk of cement leakage was 0.10 (95% CI: -6.63 to -5.19). Conclusions Our systematic review suggested that thermal ablation combined with cementoplasty could be a safe and effective intervention for the management of bone metastases-induced pain.
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- Yuandong Sun
- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- Mudan District Central Hospital
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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Huntoon K, Eltobgy M, Mohyeldin A, Elder JB. Lower Extremity Paralysis After Radiofrequency Ablation of Vertebral Metastases. World Neurosurg 2019; 133:178-184. [PMID: 31606502 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.09.163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) focally destroys abnormal or dysfunctional tissue using thermal energy generated from alternating current. The utilization of RFA has gained popularity as a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of skeletal metastases with a particular focus on palliative pain treatments to the spine, pelvis, long bones, sternum, and glenoid. More recently, single-session procedures that combine RFA with vertebral augmentation techniques have allowed treatment to areas of pain associated with pathologic fractures secondary to metastatic disease. Although many studies have been done to investigate the safety and efficacy of RFA, there have been no reported cases to date in which the use of RFA for the treatment of spinal metastases has led to any major permanent neurological injury. CASE DESCRIPTION This report describes a case of a 61-year-old woman who underwent RFA and kyphoplasty for spinal metastases and noted the immediate onset of lower extremity paralysis after the procedure. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documented case of permanent lower extremity paralysis in the medical literature after radiofrequency thermal ablation of spine metastases. CONCLUSIONS Postoperative magnetic resonance imaging and physical examination suggest RFA-induced thermal injury as the most likely mechanism of paralysis. In this report, a review of previous in vivo models used in studying the efficacy and safety of spine RFA is conducted. Additionally, the literature has been reviewed for any neurological events reported with the use of RFA in the treatment of patients with vertebral pathology.
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- Kristin Huntoon
- Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Zhou Z, Wang Y, Sun Z, Qian Z. Safety of Cement Distribution Patterns in Metastatic Vertebral Tumors: A Retrospective Study. Med Sci Monit 2019; 25:7228-7234. [PMID: 31556404 PMCID: PMC6777383 DOI: 10.12659/msm.918212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background Kyphoplasty (KP) is a palliative treatment for patients with metastatic vertebral tumors. The distribution pattern of cement affects safety and efficacy. The distribution pattern of cement has not been previously reported for patients with metastatic vertebral tumors. Material/Methods From January 2013 to December 2017, patients with metastatic vertebral tumors who met our criteria were divided into cement fusion (n=91) and separation (n=97) groups. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and middle vertebral height (MVH) were evaluated preoperatively, postoperatively, and 1 year after surgery. Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score, fluoroscopy time, operation time, cement volume, cement leakage, and vertebral fractures were recorded and evaluated. Results Compared with the fusion group, the separation group had significantly different (P<0.001) operation time, fluoroscopy time, and cement volume. Compared with preoperative status, VAS and MVH were significantly improved 3 days postoperatively and 1 year postoperatively in both groups (P<0.001). The difference in cement leakage between the 2 groups (P<0.05) and in the number of adjacent vertebral fractures between the 2 groups (P<0.05) were significant. Conclusions The distribution patterns of the bone cement had a good analgesic effect and preventive effect on vertebral collapse. However, the separation of bone cement may be safer.
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- Zhangzhe Zhou
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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[Metastatic breast cancer in the spine : Molecular predictors for choosing adequate treatment strategies]. DER ORTHOPADE 2019; 47:594-603. [PMID: 29487982 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-018-3540-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting women and the spinal column is most likely affected by metastases. Modern oncologic treatment options have significantly prolonged survival times in the last decade. Therefore, treatment of vertebral metastases has been of special interest in spine surgery. Different scores are described to evaluate prognosis and to choose correct treatment strategies, which however only differentiate tumor entities and not specific tumor phenotypes. Breast cancer has been classified into five intrinsic subtypes with different survival rates since the turn of the millennium. The aim of this review was to describe molecular predictors of breast cancer malignancy and to better estimate expected survival times and invasiveness of therapies with regard to spinal metastases.
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Multidisciplinary Management of Spinal Metastasis and Vertebral Instability: A Systematic Review. World Neurosurg 2019; 128:e944-e955. [PMID: 31100530 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2019] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic literature review is to evaluate recent attempts in creating a standardized multidisciplinary approach combining tumor treatment with current vertebral stabilization techniques for palliative treatment of vertebral metastasis in patients who do not fall into the NOMS (neurologic, oncologic, mechanical, systemic) framework. METHODS We performed a systematic literature search for studies using a tumor modality in conjunction with kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty. In addition, the bibliographies of selected articles were examined for additional studies not viewed in database searches, which led to the use of additional search terms. RESULTS A total of 563 articles were found after our database search. Eighteen studies fulfilled our inclusion criteria. Articles were then divided into categories based on combinations of tumor modality. Multiple studies reported significant decreases in visual analog scale scores after combined procedures with very low rates of symptomatic complications. Studies that compared their combination with control treatment groups showed greater clinical efficacy. CONCLUSIONS Although multidisciplinary management of spinal metastasis using a combination of tumor ablation techniques with vertebral stabilization has been recommended in the previous literature, this review shows that no combination of treatment carried demonstrably different results in pain score reduction, reduced analgesic intake, or improved quality of life. In addition, there is no consensus of standardized variables to evaluate efficacy of treatment, limiting the efficacy of treatment results for the analyzed studies. Although not explicitly included in the initial NOMS framework, our results support the consideration of concomitant percutaneous kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty in these patients on a case-by-case basis.
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Prezzano KM, Prasad D, Hermann GM, Belal AN, Alberico RA. Radiofrequency Ablation and Radiation Therapy Improve Local Control in Spinal Metastases Compared to Radiofrequency Ablation Alone. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2018; 36:417-422. [DOI: 10.1177/1049909118819460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Purpose: The spinal column is the most common location for osseous metastases and is associated with pain and decreased quality of life. This study evaluated combined radiofrequency ablation (RFA) with radiation therapy (RT) compared to RFA alone for improving pain and local control. Methods: This was a single-institution retrospective review of patients who underwent RFA of spinal metastases between 2016 and 2017, with or without RT to the same vertebral level. Pain was measured with visual analog scale at initial presentation and at 3 and 12 weeks of follow-up. Local failure (LF), distant failure, and overall survival (OS) were compared and Kaplan-Meier statistics were calculated. Results: Twenty-six patients with 28 spinal metastases were treated with RFA. Ten patients with 11 metastases were treated with RFA + RT. More patients with lung primaries were treated with RFA alone and more patients with breast primaries were treated with combination RFA+RT. There was no significant difference in pain scores between groups ( P = .96). At a median follow-up of 8.2 months, LF was noted in 8 of 17 metastases treated with RFA alone compared to 1 of 11 metastases treated with RFA+RT ( P = .049). There was a significant benefit in time to LF favoring RFA+RT ( P = .02) and a significant benefit in OS ( P = .0045). Conclusion: This study demonstrates a benefit in local control with RFA+RT versus RFA alone. Palliation of pain was effective using both regimens. This study was limited by a nearly unequal distribution of primary tumor histologies between groups. Literature regarding combined treatment of RFA and RT for spinal metastases is scarce and prospective protocols are warranted.
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- Kavitha M. Prezzano
- Department of Radiation Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, USA
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Due to a worldwide increase of cancer incidence and a longer life expectancy of patients with metastatic cancer, a rise in the incidence of symptomatic vertebral metastases has been observed. Metastatic spinal disease is one of the most dreaded complications of cancer as it is not only associated with severe pain, but also with paralysis, sensory loss, sexual dysfunction, urinary and fecal incontinency when the neurologic elements are compressed. Rapid diagnosis and treatment have been shown to improve both the quality and length of remaining life. This chapter on vertebral metastases with epidural disease and intramedullary spinal metastases will be discussed in terms of epidemiology, pathophysiology, demographics, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management. With respect to treatment options, our review will summarize the evolution of conventional palliative radiation to modern stereotactic body radiotherapy for spinal metastases and the surgical evolution from traditional open procedures to minimally invasive spine surgery. Lastly, we will review the most common clinical prediction and decision rules, framework and algorithms, and guidelines that have been developed to guide treatment decision making.
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Liu H, Wang S, Liu T, Meng B, He F, Zhou R, Yang H. Incremental temperature cement delivery technique may prevent cement leakage in metastatic vertebral lesions. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2018; 25:2309499017718931. [PMID: 29141521 DOI: 10.1177/2309499017718931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To analyze the clinical efficacy and cement leakage rate of percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) for the treatment of metastatic vertebral lesions between the two groups using different cement infusion techniques. METHODS One hundred twenty-nine patients (160 metastatic vertebral fractures) who chose "the incremental temperature cement delivery technique" (ITCDT group) and 105 patients (128 metastatic vertebral fractures) who chose "traditional infusion technique" (TI group) were finally enrolled (nine patients were lost to the follow-up). The visual analog scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), the local Cobb's angle, the relative height of the vertebral anterior border, and cement leakage were analyzed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of the two cement infusion techniques within postoperative 12 months. RESULTS There was no significant difference in the VAS scores, ODI scores, the relative height of the vertebral anterior border, and local Cobb's angle between the ITCDT group and TI group preoperatively and postoperatively ( p > 0.05). The cement leakage occurred in three patients of ITCDT group (2.3%), which was significantly less than TI group (12 patients, 11.4%; p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The ITCDT and TI technique in kyphoplasty are effective at relieving pain and improving functional disability, vertebral height, and kyphosis angle; However, kyphoplasty using the ITCDT causes less cement leakage significantly.
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- Hao Liu
- 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- 2 Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- 3 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Haimen People's Hospital, Haimen, China
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- 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,2 Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Jing Z, Sun Q, Dong J, Meng F, Song Y, Xia T, Luo J, Li Y, Nan F. Is it Beneficial to Reuse the Balloon in Percutaneous Kyphoplasty for the Treatment of Non-Neoplastic Vertebral Compression Fractures? Med Sci Monit 2017; 23:5907-5915. [PMID: 29236682 PMCID: PMC5737568 DOI: 10.12659/msm.905161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) has been widely used to treat vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). Bilateral percutaneous punctures are always performed to access the fractured vertebrae. However, the procedure has expensive clinical costs, especially the cost for the device, which creates a heavy financial burden for patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data from 49 patients who have single-level non-neoplastic vertebral compression fracture (VCF) were collected for 12 months after treated by PKP, including 21 cases that used bilateral puncture with single balloon (S group) and 28 cases that used bilateral puncture with double balloon (D group). We assessed the clinical (visual analogue scale, VAS) and radiological (vertebral height and kyphotic angle, KA) outcomes. Cost data (gross medical cost, cost for the device and cost for drugs) were obtained from the medical bill of each patient. RESULTS Baseline patient variables were similar between the two groups except the compensation (S group <D group). No severe cement leakage and only one adjacent-level fracture were observed during the follow-ups. Each group showed significant improvements in the VAS, anterior height (AH) of vertebral body and KA after PKP, while no significant differences were observed when the VAS, vertebral height, and KA at the same time were compared between the S group and the D group. Costs in the S group were significantly lower than those in the D group. CONCLUSIONS Both single balloon and double balloon bilateral puncture PKP are relatively safe and efficient in non-neoplastic VCFs. However, reuse of the balloon in PKP can decrease the costs.
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- Zehao Jing
- Department of Spine Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China (mainland)
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Combined Vertebral Augmentation and Radiofrequency Ablation in the Management of Spinal Metastases: an Update. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2017; 18:74. [DOI: 10.1007/s11864-017-0516-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OPINION STATEMENT Spinal metastases are a common and morbid condition in America. Of the 1.6 million new cases of cancer estimated to be diagnosed in the USA in 2015, approximately 5-10 % will develop spinal metastases. This number is expected to increase as the life expectancy of cancer patients increases. Patients with osteolytic spinal metastases experience severe and often debilitating pain, which significantly reduces quality of life. Due to the morbidity of open surgery, particularly in oncologic patients, the treatment paradigm has shifted towards minimally invasive therapy. The advent and evolution of percutaneous treatments of spinal metastases has shown progressive success in reducing pain, improving function, and providing mechanical stability. There are various currently available interventions including vertebroplasty, vertebral augmentation, and coblation and radiofrequency ablation systems. For more complex spinal metastases, combined treatments including vertebral augmentation in conjunction with radiofrequency ablation, external beam radiation, and the novel treatment of intraoperative radiotherapy are also available. Ultimately, the goal of treatment in this patient population is palliative with the intention of improving the remaining quality of life. There is no established algorithm or specific technique that has proved best for the many variations of vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), so treatment tends to be dependent on the operator and/or based on institution preference or bias. Each technique provides its own unique value in the various types of metastatic VCFs encountered, and understanding the uses, advantages, and safety profile of each specific treatment is imperative in providing the best patient care. Percutaneous treatment of metastatic spinal disease is an excellent alternative to medical and surgical management in carefully selected patients. We believe that a multidisciplinary approach and combination therapy allows for optimal pain reduction and improvement of function.
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Bonetto R, Tallet A, Mélot A, Calderon B, Barlesi F. [The management of bone metastasis]. Bull Cancer 2017; 104:585-592. [PMID: 28391985 DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2017.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2015] [Revised: 02/05/2017] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Bone metastasis are the most common cause of pain related to cancer, reducing patients' quality of life, and sometimes threatening their life-expectancy. Their management has to be pluridisciplinary, because of all the therapeutic options and the diversity of bone metastasis locations. The aim of this work is to propose a rational decisional algorithm for the treatment strategy of these secondary locations. Anti-resorbtive drugs with systemic action, surgery, conventional or stereotactic radiation therapy, and new techniques of interventional radiology are options that could be used separately or combined. They have shown benefits on symptomatic treatment, improving quality of life. Their indications vary according to the tumor site (short vs. long bones, carrier vs. non-carrier bones), the symptomatology (pain, neurologic symptoms), and the presence of complications (most of all fractures). The diverse presentations lead us to define this decisional algorithm, to guide the practice, while giving the maximal benefit to each patient according to each metastasis.
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- Rémi Bonetto
- Aix-Marseille université, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, service d'oncologie multidisciplinaire et innovations thérapeutiques, 13920 Marseille cedex 15, France.
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- Institut Paoli-Calmettes, département d'oncologie-radiothérapie, 232, boulevard Sainte-Marguerite, 13273 Marseille cedex 09, France
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- Aix-Marseille université, hôpital Nord, service de neurochirurgie, chemin des Bourrely, 13915 Marseille cedex 20, France
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- Aix-Marseille université, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, CHU La Timone, service de radiothérapie, 264, rue Saint-Pierre, 13385 Marseille cedex 5, France
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- Aix-Marseille université, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, service d'oncologie multidisciplinaire et innovations thérapeutiques, 13920 Marseille cedex 15, France; Aix-Marseille université, faculté de médecine, centre de recherche en oncologie biologique et oncopharmacologie, Inserm U911, 13005 Marseille, France
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Sun ZY, Li XF, Zhao H, Lin J, Qian ZL, Zhang ZM, Yang HL. Percutaneous Balloon Kyphoplasty in Treatment of Painful Osteoporotic Occult Vertebral Fracture: A Retrospective Study of 89 Cases. Med Sci Monit 2017; 23:1682-1690. [PMID: 28386056 PMCID: PMC5391800 DOI: 10.12659/msm.903997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The definition of a vertebral fracture is usually based on the presence of a deformation of the vertebral body and this can be misleading in the presence of a fracture without radiologic collapse with the definition of occult osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OOVFs). STIR sequence of MRI images showing hyperintensity signal was the most confirmative screening examination used to determine the presence of painful OOVFs. To date, clinical management of OOVFs has been rarely discussed. MATERIAL AND METHODS Between 2011 and 2013, 89 patients suffering from painful OOVFs underwent 142 percutaneous balloon kyphoplasty (PKP) procedures. Outcome data (mean variation of anterior and middle vertebral body height, visual analog scale [VAS] scores, Oswestry Disability Index [ODI] scores, and SF-36 scores) were recorded preoperatively, postoperatively, and at 1 month, 6 months, and 2 year after treatment, to evaluate the results. RESULTS We successfully treated 89 patients (142 vertebral bodies) with PKP. Cement leakages were observed in 12 (8.45%) treated vertebral bodies and there were 5 new adjacent vertebral fractures during the follow-up period. The mean variation of anterior and middle vertebral body height changed from 96.5±3.4% preoperatively to 97.2±2.5% postoperatively (p>0.05) and from 96.3±2.8% preoperatively to 97.9±3.1% postoperatively (p>0.05), respectively. The mean VAS scores were reduced significantly from pre-surgery to post-surgery (8.3±1.2 to 2.9±0.7; p<0.05), as was the ODI score (76.4±12.5 to 26.7±5.6; p<0.05). The SF-36 scores, including Bodily Pain (BF), Vitality (VT), Physical Function (PF), and Social Functioning (SF), all showed notable improvement (P<0.05). These variations were maintained during the 2-year follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS PKP is a safe and effective method in the treatment of painful OOVFs.
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- Zhi-Yong Sun
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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Hariri O, Takayanagi A, Miulli DE, Siddiqi J, Vrionis F. Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Management of Painful Metastatic and Primary Spinal Tumors. Cureus 2017; 9:e1114. [PMID: 28446993 PMCID: PMC5403161 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.1114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Patients with metastatic spinal disease are affected by disabling pain. The treatment of spinal metastases is focused on pain reduction and improvement in quality of life. Until recently, many patients with metastatic spinal disease did not qualify as surgical candidates due to the risks of surgery and length of recovery period. However, recent advances in minimally invasive surgery such as kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty allow patients to safely undergo surgery for pain relief with a short recovery period. The studies reviewed here suggest that vertebral augmentation is successful in reducing pain and disability scores in patients with painful metastases and multiple myeloma and are a safe modality to provide lasting pain relief. As the use of kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for treatment of vertebral metastases is becoming more common, new combinations of cement augmentation with other techniques such as percutaneous pedicle screws and radiofrequency ablation are being explored. The implementation of kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty, in conjunction with other minimally invasive surgical techniques as well as nonsurgical modalities, may lead to the best palliative management of cancer patients with spinal metastases and help them ultimately achieve a better quality of life.
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- Omid Hariri
- Department of Neurosurgery, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, California, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Boca Raton, Florida, United States
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Zerlauth JB, Meuli R, Dunet V. Renal cell carcinoma metastasis involving vertebral hemangioma: dual percutaneous treatment by navigational bipolar radiofrequency ablation and high viscosity cement vertebroplasty. J Neurointerv Surg 2017; 9:e34. [PMID: 28184002 DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2016-012931.rep] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The case of a 70-year-old woman with progressive renal cell carcinoma (RCC) metastatic invasion of a L3 vertebral hemangioma treated by dual percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and vertebroplasty is reported. The patient was surgically treated for RCC in 2001. Chemotherapy and immunotherapy were introduced in 2013 for ovarian, bladder and cerebral metastatic disease. An asymptomatic L3 benign hemangioma was noticed at this time. One-year CT and MRI follow-up studies demonstrated a nodular isolated soft tissue lesion involving the anterior edge of the hemangioma. Percutaneous treatment consisted of a L3 vertebral body unipedicular approach to perform a biopsy, RFA with a navigational bipolar RFA device and vertebroplasty using high viscosity cement. Histopathological examination confirmed metastasis of RCC. The 5-month spinal MRI and CT examinations demonstrated complete disappearance of the tumor.
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- Jean-Baptiste Zerlauth
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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Zerlauth JB, Meuli R, Dunet V. Renal cell carcinoma metastasis involving vertebral hemangioma: dual percutaneous treatment by navigational bipolar radiofrequency ablation and high viscosity cement vertebroplasty. BMJ Case Rep 2017; 2017:bcr-2016-012931. [PMID: 28154154 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2016-012931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The case of a 70-year-old woman with progressive renal cell carcinoma (RCC) metastatic invasion of a L3 vertebral hemangioma treated by dual percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and vertebroplasty is reported. The patient was surgically treated for RCC in 2001. Chemotherapy and immunotherapy were introduced in 2013 for ovarian, bladder and cerebral metastatic disease. An asymptomatic L3 benign hemangioma was noticed at this time. One-year CT and MRI follow-up studies demonstrated a nodular isolated soft tissue lesion involving the anterior edge of the hemangioma. Percutaneous treatment consisted of a L3 vertebral body unipedicular approach to perform a biopsy, RFA with a navigational bipolar RFA device and vertebroplasty using high viscosity cement. Histopathological examination confirmed metastasis of RCC. The 5-month spinal MRI and CT examinations demonstrated complete disappearance of the tumor.
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- Jean-Baptiste Zerlauth
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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Maugeri R, Graziano F, Basile L, Gulì C, Giugno A, Giammalva GR, Visocchi M, Iacopino DG. Reconstruction of Vertebral Body After Radiofrequency Ablation and Augmentation in Dorsolumbar Metastatic Vertebral Fracture: Analysis of Clinical and Radiological Outcome in a Clinical Series of 18 Patients. ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA SUPPLEMENT 2017; 124:81-86. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-39546-3_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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When Less Is More: The indications for MIS Techniques and Separation Surgery in Metastatic Spine Disease. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016; 41 Suppl 20:S246-S253. [PMID: 27753784 PMCID: PMC5551976 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000001824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to review the techniques, indications, and outcomes of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and separation surgery with subsequent radiosurgery in the treatment of patients with metastatic spine disease. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The utilization of MIS techniques in patients with spine metastases is a growing area within spinal oncology. Separation surgery represents a novel paradigm where radiosurgery provides long-term control after tumor is surgically separated from the neural elements. METHODS PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL databases were systematically queried for literature reporting MIS techniques or separation surgery in patients with metastatic spine disease. PRISMA guidelines were followed. RESULTS Of the initial 983 articles found, 29 met inclusion criteria. Twenty-five articles discussed MIS techniques and were grouped according to the primary objective: percutaneous stabilization (8), tubular retractors (4), mini-open approach (8), and thoracoscopy/endoscopy (5). The remaining 4 studies reported separation surgery. Indications were similar across all studies and included patients with instability, refractory pain, or neurologic compromise. Intraoperative variables, outcomes, and complications were similar in MIS studies compared to traditional approaches, and some MIS studies showed a statistically significant improvement in outcomes. Studies of mini-open techniques had the strongest evidence for superiority. CONCLUSIONS Low-quality evidence currently exists for MIS techniques and separation surgery in the treatment of metastatic spine disease. Given the early promising results, the next iteration of research should include higher-quality studies with sufficient power, and will be able to provide higher-level evidence on the outcomes of MIS approaches and separation surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE N/A.
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Bornemann R, Pflugmacher R, Frey SP, Roessler PP, Rommelspacher Y, Wilhelm KE, Sander K, Wirtz DC, Grötz SF. Temperature distribution during radiofrequency ablation of spinal metastases in a human cadaver model: Comparison of three electrodes. Technol Health Care 2016; 24:647-53. [DOI: 10.3233/thc-161160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Rahel Bornemann
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Fachabteilung Radiologie, Evangelische Kliniken Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Radiologische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Richter RH, Hammon M, Uder M, Huber J, Goebell PJ, Kunath F, Wullich B, Keck B. [Operative therapy of spinal metastases from urological tumors]. Urologe A 2015; 55:232-40. [PMID: 26678798 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-015-3999-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The treatment of bone metastases from urological tumors represents a palliative form of therapy, apart from the resection of solitary metastases from renal cell carcinomas. Due to the high incidence of spinal metastases this can result in clinically significant symptoms and possible complications for patients, such as pain, spinal instability and compression of the spinal canal with corresponding neurological deficits. By the use of targeted diagnostics and induction of radiotherapeutic and/or surgical treatment, for the majority of patients an immediate reduction in pain as well as early mobilization and sometimes even regression of existing neurological deficits and therefore an improved quality of life can be achieved.
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- R H Richter
- Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen, Rathsberger Straße 57, 91054, Erlangen, Deutschland.
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- Radiologisches Institut, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Deutschland
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- Radiologisches Institut, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie, Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Urologische Universitätsklinik Erlangen, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Deutschland
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- Urologische Universitätsklinik Erlangen, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Deutschland
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- Urologische Universitätsklinik Erlangen, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Deutschland
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- Urologische Universitätsklinik Erlangen, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Deutschland
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