Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society

  • 제57권1호
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  • Pages.42-49
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  • 2015
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  • 2005-3711(pISSN)
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  • 1598-7876(eISSN)
대한신경외과학회 (The Korean Neurosurgical Society)
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Surgical Management with Radiation Therapy for Metastatic Spinal Tumors Located on Cervicothoracic Junction : A Single Center Study

  • Park, Ho-Young (Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Sun-Ho (Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Se-Jun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Eun-Sang (Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Chong-Suh (Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine) ;
  • Eoh, Whan (Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine)
  • 투고 : 2014.05.16
  • 심사 : 2014.07.29
  • 발행 : 2015.01.28
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Objective : The cervicothoracic junction (CTJ) is a biomechanically and anatomically complex region that has traditionally posed problems for surgical access. In this retrospective study, we describe our clinical experiences of the treatment of metastatic spinal tumors at the CTJ and the results. Methods : From June 2006 to December 2011, 23 patients who underwent surgery for spinal tumors involving the CTJ were enrolled in our study. All of the patients were operated on through the posterior approach, and extent of resection was classified as radical, debulking, and simple neural decompression. Adjuvant radiation therapy (RT) was also considered. Visual analog scale score for pain assessment and Medical Research Council (MRC) grade for motor weakness were used, while pre- and post-operative performance status was evaluated using the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG). Results : Almost all of the patients were operated using palliative surgical methods (91.3%, 21/23). Ten complications following surgery occurred and revision was performed in four patients. Of the 23 patients of this study, 22 showed significant pain relief according to their visual analogue scale scores. Concerning the aspect of neurological and functional recovery, mean MRC grade and ECOG score was significantly improved after surgery (p<0.05). In terms of survival, radiation therapy had a significant role. Median overall survival was 124 days after surgery, and the adjuvant-RT group (median 214 days) had longer survival times than prior-RT (63 days) group. Conclusion : Although surgical procedure in CTJ may be difficult, we expect good clinical results by adopting a palliative posterior surgical method with appropriate preoperative preparation and postoperative treatment.

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