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  • Title: [Neuro-aggressive dorsal vertebral hemangioma and vertebrectomy. Apropos of 2 cases. Review of the literature].
    Author: Hernigou P, Djindjian M, Ricolfi F, Dahhan P.
    Journal: Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot; 1994; 80(6):542-50. PubMed ID: 7784650.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE OF STUDY: Vertebral hemangioma is a benign and relatively frequent lesion. It is rarely associated with medullary compression. Two cases of vertebral hemangioma with progressive neurologic deficit are presented. METHODS AND RESULTS: Successful treatment was accomplished using pre-operative embolization and vertebrectomy. The tumor was resected by an antero-lateral transthoracic and posterior approach. DISCUSSION: The technique of operative management and complications are discussed. Based on these two patients and a review of the literature, the authors recommend that management of patients with progressive neurological deficit should include pre-operative angiography and embolization, decompressive surgery with the approach determined by the degree of vertebral involvement and site of spinal compression.
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