Abstract
Extradural tumors are within the spine but outside the sac (dura) are the largest group, accounting for up to 55% of the spinal tumors. The majority of extradural tumors represents metastases while the primary extradural spine tumors are rare, and there is little high-quality evidence outlining the optimal treatment for these lesions. Extradural intracanal portion of the spine tumors poses significant challenges to surgeons as the aim is to achieve satisfactory surgical outcomes with clean tumor margins while minimizing morbidity. Improvements in radiotherapy technology, advances in chemotherapy, novel molecular drug targets, and other multimodality protocols may increase survival rates.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Surgery of Spinal Cord Tumors Based on Anatomy |
Subtitle of host publication | An Approach Based on Anatomic Compartmentalization |
Publisher | Springer Singapore |
Pages | 77-84 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789811577710 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789811577703 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021.
Keywords
- Extradural tumor
- Intra-spinal canal
- Metastases
- Primary spinal bone tumors
- Spondylectomy