Stereotactic Radiotherapy Followed by Surgical Stabilization Within 24 h for Unstable Spinal Metastases; A Stage I/IIa Study According to the IDEAL Framework

Background: Routine treatment for unstable spinal metastases consists of surgical stabilization followed by external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) or stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) after a minimum of 1–2 weeks to allow for initial wound healing. Although routine treatment, there are several downsi...

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Main Authors: Anne L. Versteeg, Joanne M. van der Velden, Jochem Hes, Wietse Eppinga, Nicolien Kasperts, Helena M. Verkooijen, F. C. Oner, Enrica Seravalli, Jorrit-Jan Verlaan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fonc.2018.00626/full