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

Vos, Cornelis G; Hartemink, Koen J; Jiya, Tim U; Feller, Ricardo E; Oosterhuis, Jan W A; Paul, Marinus A · Ann Thorac Surg · 2012

case_report · Level V

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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.

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