OBJECTIVE Resection of metastatic spine tumors can improve patients' quality of life by
addressing pain or neurological compromise. However, resections are often complicated by …

Objective We systematically reviewed the literature to compare risk factors for postoperative
complications at the surgical wound site in primary and metastatic tumor operations …

Abstract Background Context Postoperative morbidity may offset the potential benefits of
surgical treatment for spine metastatic disease; hence, risk factors for postoperative …

Objective The goal of this study was to review the incidence of complications and unplanned
re-operations after surgery for metastatic spinal tumors. Background The spinal column is …

Objective Oncologic treatments increase the incidence of spinal metastases. Surgical
treatment of spinal metastases results in a high complication rate, which must set against the …

OBJECTIVE Wound complications are a common adverse event following metastatic spine
tumor surgery. Some patients with spinal metastases may first undergo radiation but …

Complications in spine surgery can arise in the intraoperative or the immediate
postoperative period or in a delayed manner. These complications may lead to severe or …

Objective Metastatic spinal disease requires a multidisciplinary approach with advanced
surgical techniques which improve longevity and the quality of life. The purpose of this study …

Background Surgical management of spinal metastasis is complex and can be associated
with significant postoperative morbidity. Analyzing readmission rates may serve as a proxy …

Purpose Surgery for spinal metastasis is often associated with significant morbidity. Despite
a number of preoperative scoring systems/scales and identified variables that have been …