Focus On The surgical management of metastatic spinal cord compression
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Introduction Metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) is defined as the compression of the dural sac and its contents by an extradural tumour mass.1 Improved oncological outcomes2 have resulted in more frequent presentation of MSCC.3 Autopsy data demonstrate spinal metastases in 70% of the commonest cancers and an the incidence of symptomatic MSCC in up to 10%.4 Successful treatment achieves maintenance or recovery of spinal cord function, pain control, spinal stability, improved quality of life and is cost-effective.
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