Non-fusion palliative spine surgery without reconstruction is safe and effective in spinal metastasis patients: retrospective study

Abstract Considering the shorter life expectancy and poorer prognosis of metastatic epidural spinal cord compression patients, anterior reconstruction and fusion may be unnecessary. This study aimed to investigate the outcomes of palliative surgery for metastatic epidural spinal cord compression wit...

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Main Authors: Siravich Suvithayasiri, Borriwat Santipas, Sirichai Wilartratsami, Monchai Ruangchainikom, Panya Luksanapruksa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-97056-2