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Severe kyphosis with spinal cord compression after resection of a superior sulcus tumor

  • Cornelis G. Vos
  • , Koen J. Hartemink
  • , Tim U. Jiya
  • , Ricardo E. Feller
  • , Jan W.A. Oosterhuis
  • , Marinus A. Paul

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Abstract

Vertebral involvement is no longer a contraindication for resection of superior sulcus tumors. We describe a patient who developed a kyphoscoliosis with spinal cord compression after resection of a superior sulcus tumor that invaded the vertebral column. Risk factors for spinal instability and indications for stabilization are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1003-1006
Number of pages4
JournalAnnals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume94
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2012
Externally publishedYes

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