Results following surgical resection of recurrent chordoma of the spine: experience in a single institution

Results following surgical resection of recurrent chordoma of the spine: experience in a single institution

Abstract Background Chordoma of the spine is a low-grade malignant tumor with vague and indolent symptoms; thus, large tumor mass is encountered at the time of diagnosis in almost cases and makes it difficult for en-bloc free-margin resection. Salvage therapy for recurrent chordoma is very challengi...

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Main Authors: Pongsthorn Chanplakorn, Thamrong Lertudomphonwanit, Wittawat Homcharoen, Prakrit Suwanpramote, Wichien Laohacharoensombat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Chordoma
Recurrence
Surgical resection
Radiotherapy
Oncologic outcome
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-020-02005-4

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