Metástasis Epidurales a Nivel Espinal (1982-1986). Revisión de los Resultados. Valor del Tratamiento Quirúrgico

The results of decompressive laminectomy were assessed in aseries of 31 patiens with spinal cord compression by epidural metastatictumour. The thoracic spine was most often involved in 2,7cases. The most frequent primary tumour in men was the prostate(10/21) and the breast in women (5/10). Preoperative, 18 patientswere paraparetic and paraplegia was observed in further 5. Survivalafter surgery was limited with 35.48% alive at six months, and22.58% at one year.The authors conclude that laminectomy and all possible tumourremoval i s indicated in patients with spinal cord compression withoutlong life expectation.

The results of decompressive laminectomy were assessed in aseries of 31 patiens with spinal cord compression by epidural metastatictumour. The thoracic spine was most often involved in 2,7cases. The most frequent primary tumour in men was the prostate(10/21) and the breast in women (5/10). Preoperative, 18 patientswere paraparetic and paraplegia was observed in further 5. Survivalafter surgery was limited with 35.48% alive at six months, and22.58% at one year.The authors conclude that laminectomy and all possible tumourremoval i s indicated in patients with spinal cord compression withoutlong life expectation.