Percutaneous Vertebroplasty in Treatment of Vertebral Metastases
- VernacularTitle:经皮椎体成形术治疗脊椎转移性肿瘤
- Author:
Zujian ZHANG
;
Dejun ZHANG
;
Zhengyin LIAO
;
Shujun CHEN
;
Lichuan CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
percutaneous vertebroplasty;
PMMA;
vertebral metastases
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2000;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP)for vertebral metastases.Methods 40 cases with 46 vertebral body metastases underwent PVP under the guidance of fluoroscopy or CT.The analgesic effect,vertebral body stability and complications after operation were observed.Results The successful rate of puncture was 100%.The pain relief was demonstrated in all cases(complete relief in 30 cases,partial relief in 8 cases,mld relief in 2 cases) after operation 1 to 3 days.All involved vertebral bodies had good stability.Imaging analysis demonstrated that the metastatic area was completely well-distributed filling and reinforce by polymethymethacrylate(PMMA) in 26 vertebra of 24 cases.The other 20 vertebral of 16 cases were great part filled by PMMA.There were no severe complications both during operation and post-operation.The treating effect was satisfying in the following 1 to 3 months.Conclusion PVP is one of the efficacious way to alleviate pain of vertebral metastases,and it can reinforce the stAbility of involved vertebral body.
