Title
En Bloc Resection of Primary Spinal Tumors
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation
Publication Date
2009-6
Document Type
Article
Subjects
Spinal Neoplasms; Surgical Procedures, Operative
Disciplines
Orthopedics | Rehabilitation and Therapy
Abstract
Primary tumors of the spine present an oncologic and technical challenge to obtain a cure. En bloc resection of the lesion allows for complete removal of the tumor with negative margins. This report details this technique along with a discussion of the reconstruction and associated potential complications.
DOI of Published Version
10.1053/j.semss.2009.03.002
Source
Eck JC, Dekutoski MB. En Bloc Resection of Primary Spinal Tumors. Seminars in Spine Surgery 2009 21(2):93-98, DOI: 10.1053/j.semss.2009.03.002.
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Seminars in Spine Surgery
Repository Citation
Eck, Jason C. and Dekutoski, Mark B., "En Bloc Resection of Primary Spinal Tumors" (2009). Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation Publications and Presentations. 73.
https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/ortho_pp/73