| Literature DB >> 20702075 |
Abstract
Malignant spinal cord compression is an important neuro-oncological emergency, the management of which has been changing throughout the last 30 years. We hereby attempt to present an overview of this pathological entity with general management concepts, paying special attention to the palliative surgical treatments available, the decision-making process and the new emerging treatment modalities.Mesh:
Year: 2010 PMID: 20702075 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2010.07.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) ISSN: 0936-6555 Impact factor: 4.126