Zhonghua zhong liu za zhi [Chinese journal of oncology]
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Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi · Mar 2014
[Treatment of metastatic thoracolumbar tumors by percutaneous vertebroplasty combined with interstitial implantation of ¹²⁵I seeds].
To explore the value of percutaneous vertebroplasty combined with interstitial implantation of ¹²⁵I seeds in the treatment of metastatic thoracolumbar tumors. ⋯ Percutaneous vertebroplasty combined with interstitial implantation of ¹²⁵I seeds is a minimally invasive procedure with small wound and minor complications, and no need of external radiation therapy. It is effective in the alleviation of pain in metastatic thoracolumbar tumor patients, restrains the tumor growth, and improves the quality of life. It is a promising minimally invasive method in the treatment of metastatic thoracolumbar tumors.