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Cancer in the Spine: Comprehensive Care
Robert F. McLain ; Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski ; Maurie Markman ; Ronald M. Bukowski ; Roger Macklis ; Edward C. Benzel (eds.)
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No disponible.
Palabras clave – provistas por la editorial
Oncology; Orthopedics
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| Institución detectada | Año de publicación | Navegá | Descargá | Solicitá |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No detectada | 2006 | SpringerLink |
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Tipo de recurso:
libros
ISBN impreso
978-1-58829-074-8
ISBN electrónico
978-1-59259-971-4
Editor responsable
Springer Nature
País de edición
Reino Unido
Fecha de publicación
2006
Información sobre derechos de publicación
© Humana Press Inc. 2006
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The Management of Pain in Spinal Malignancies
Susan B. LeGrand; Declan Walsh
The management of pain caused by malignant involvement of the spine can be challenging. The pain is often multifactorial with somatic and neuropathic elements and may be complicated by pre-existing non-malignant pain from arthritis, spinal stenosis, or other chronic back syndromes. The mechanics of the back increase the likelihood of incident pain that may be particularly difficult to control. Excellent pain management requires a team approach that might include palliative medicine, anesthesia pain management, orthotics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. This chapter focuses on medical management with opioid and adjuvant analgesic agents.
Pp. 349-359
Surveillance and Screening During Disease-Free Survival
Richard Placide; Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski; Robert F. McLain
After surgery for cancer of the spine, follow-up care to detect recurrence is an expected part of the overall postoperative care. Components of disease-free surveillance include periodic physical examinations, radiological studies, and blood work to follow or detect tumor markers. Establishing standards for routine follow-up may be difficult owing to the variability of cancers involving the spine (low-grade sarcomas, high-grade sarcomas, and metastatic disease) and the extent of involvement throughout the spine or body.
Pp. 361-364
When Is Enough, Enough?
Edward C. Benzel; Michael P. Steinmetz; Ann M. Henwood; L. Brett Babat; Anis O. Mekhail
Many factors are involved in the decision-making process regarding the management of spinal tumor patients. Metastatic spine disease poses clinical and ethical dilemmas that are arguably second to none in all of medicine. Many considerations complicate this decision-making process. These include change in the quality of life, life expectancy (and its uncertainty), treatment costs, structural integrity of the spine, and the patient’s fears and expectations. Each of these are addressed and are considered as they pertain to the decision-making process regarding the question, “When is enough, enough?”
Pp. 365-370