A guide to assessing post-operative complications following en bloc spinal resection.
J Clin Orthop Trauma 2021;
23:101653. [PMID:
34745878 PMCID:
PMC8551820 DOI:
10.1016/j.jcot.2021.101653]
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Abstract
En-bloc resection of spinal tumours is a complex procedure with significant morbidity and mortality. The extensive resection leaves a large soft tissue and osseous defect requiring reconstruction. Following en-bloc resection, there may be complications relating to both the removal of the tumour and the subsequent reconstruction. This paper outlines the imaging appearances of the frequently encountered complications in our experience. The primary aim is to improve the confidence of the radiologist when reporting imaging following spinal en-bloc resection, however we believe this is also useful for the spinal and orthopaedic surgeons in assessing the patients following en block resection.
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