Mechanical Failure After Total En Bloc Spondylectomy and Salvage Surgery

• Published in: Neurospine Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 146 - 154
• Main Authors: Kwon, Shin Won, Chung, Chun Kee, Won, Young Il, Yuh, Woon Tak, Park, Sung Bae, Yang, Seung Heon, Lee, Chang Hyun, Rhee, John M., Kim, Kyoung-Tae, Kim, Chi Heon
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society 01.03.2022; 대한척추신경외과학회
• Subjects: arthrodesis; operation; Original; reoperation; spinal fusion; spinal neoplasm; spine; 신경외과학; Reoperation; Arthrodesis; Operation; Spine; Spinal neoplasm; Spinal fusion

Objective: Total en bloc spondylectomy (TES) is a curative surgical method for spinal tumors. After resecting the 3 spinal columns, reconstruction is of paramount importance. We present cases of mechanical failure and suggest strategies for salvage surgery.Methods: The medical records of 19 patients...