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Surgical results for spinal metastases
Acta Neurochirurgica
|December 8, 1998
Summary
Surgery for spinal metastases can improve outcomes, with factors like preoperative ambulation and complete resection predicting lower recurrence. Tailoring surgical strategy to patient health and survival expectations is crucial for managing spinal metastatic disease.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Spinal metastases represent a significant challenge in cancer care.
- Surgical intervention is often considered for symptomatic spinal metastases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze surgical outcomes for spinal metastases.
- To identify predictors of local recurrence and survival.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 106 spinal metastases surgeries in 101 patients.
- Kaplan-Meier method for recurrence rates.
- Multiple regression analyses for outcome predictors.
Main Results:
- Complete resection achieved in 43.4% of cases; partial resection in 48.1%.
- Local recurrence rates were 57.9% at 6 months and 96% at 4 years.
- Preoperative ambulation, complete resection, and favourable histology predicted lower recurrence and longer survival.
Conclusions:
- Surgery is a valuable treatment for spinal metastases with neurological symptoms or instability.
- Surgical approach should be individualized based on patient condition and prognosis.
- Radiotherapy is an alternative for select patients without neurological compromise or instability.