Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 71-77, March 2009

Percutaneous Image-Guided Augmentation for Spinal Metastatic Tumors

  • Bassem A. Georgy, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Bassem A. Georgy, MD, North County Radiology, Assistant, Clinical Professor of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, 488 E Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025

North County Radiology, University of California, San Diego, Escondido, CA

The purpose of this article is to review the current state of the art for treating symptomatic spinal fractures associated with malignant lesions by image-guided interventional techniques. Epidemiology, clinical presentation, and biomechanical ramifications of these lesions are summarized. A suggested treatment algorithm is also presented. The second part of the article deals with how to approach these lesions, explaining the issues that pertain to patient evaluation, preoperative, operative, and postoperative treatment regimes. Tips for certain difficult situations and potential complications are also discussed.

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PII: S1089-2516(09)00026-2

doi:10.1053/j.tvir.2009.06.008

Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 71-77, March 2009

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