Metastatic involvement of the lumbo-sacral junction/sacrum usually signifies advanced disease. The aim of this study was to report our results on the management of patients with metastases referred to this anatomical region over the last 5 years (July 2006- July 2010). Retrospective analysis from a comprehensive spinal oncology database.Introduction
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Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) is a well recognised complication of cancer and a surgical emergency. We present the results of a prospective audit of process focusing on the timing of intervention for these patients from presentation/diagnosis to surgery. Prospective audit of all patients referred to a tertiary spine unit over 6 months (April –September 2010). All data captured on an excel database.Introduction
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