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 JC, Dekutoski MB. (2009). En Bloc Resection of Primary Spinal Tumors. Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation Publications. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semss.2009.03.002. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/ortho_pp/73