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Successful salvage using percutaneous vertebroplasty in cancer patients with painful spinal metastases or osteoporotic compression fractures.

Authors :
Chow E
Holden L
Danjoux C
Yee A
Vidmar M
Connolly R
Finkelstein J
Cheung G
Source :
Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology [Radiother Oncol] 2004 Mar; Vol. 70 (3), pp. 265-7.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Percutaneous vertebroplasty significantly improved pain, mobility and quality of life in cancer patients with bone metastases who failed radiation or with osteoporotic compression fractures. The serious complication is relatively rare.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0167-8140
Volume :
70
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15064011
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2004.01.003