Chordoma of the Spine Above the Sacrum

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Authors

Stefano Boriani · Ospedale Santa Corona

François Chevalley · University Hospital of Lausanne

James N. Weinstein · University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

R. Biagini · University of Bologna

L Campanacci · University of Bologna

Federico De Iure · University of Bologna

Piero Piccill

Abstract

En bloc excision--even if marginal--is the treatment of choice of chordomas of the spine. Early diagnosis and careful surgical staging and planning are necessary. Megavoltage radiation can be administered as an adjuvant.

Topics & Keywords

Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 21, Issue 13, pp. 1569-1577

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199607010-00017

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