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The evolution of surgical management for vertebral column tumors

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JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE
Volume 30, Issue 4, Pages 417-423

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AMER ASSOC NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS
DOI: 10.3171/2018.12.SPINE18708

Keywords

spine tumor; primary tumor; secondary tumor; spinal radiosurgery; separation surgery; oncology

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Surgery for the resection of vertebral column tumors has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past several decades. Multiple advancements in surgical techniques, spinal instrumentation, technology, radiation therapy, and medical therapy have led to improved patient survival, function, and decreased morbidity. In this review, the authors discuss major changes in each of these areas in further detail.

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