Polyetheretherketone cages in patients with spinal metastases undergoing postoperative radiotherapy

Autor: Müther, M, Klingenhöfer, M, Löbbecke, J, Schwake, M, Warneke, N, Schroeteler, J, Shala, K, Santacroce, A, Stummer, W, Eich, HT, Reinartz, G, Ewelt, C
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: 133. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Chirurgie; 20160426-20160429; Berlin; DOC16dgch287 /20160421/
DOI: 10.3205/16dgch287
Popis: Background: Titanium cages are widely used in the surgical treatment of spinal metastases. In most cases adjuvant radiotherapy is an essential part of treatment. Radiation target volumes are defined from postoperative imaging. However, titanium cages lead to metal-related artifacts in imaging. Large[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]
133. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Chirurgie
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