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Circulating Tumour Cell Release after Cement Augmentation of Vertebral Metastases.
Scientific reports - 3 Aug 2017
Mohme Malte, Riethdorf Sabine, Dreimann Marc, Werner Stefan, Maire Cecile L, Joosse Simon A, Bludau Frederic, Mueller Volkmar, Neves Rui P L, Stoecklein Nikolas H, Lamszus Katrin, Westphal Manfred, Pantel Klaus, Wikman Harriet, Eicker Sven O
Abstract excerpt
Cement augmentation via percutaneous vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty for treatment of spinal metastasis is a well-established treatment option. We assessed whether elevated intrametastatic pressure during cement augmentation results in an increased dissemination of tumour cells into the vascular circulation. We prospectively collected blood from patients with osteolytic spinal column metastases and analysed the...
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