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2009 Balloon kyphoplasty in malignant spinal fractures

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Description: Spinal fractures are a common source of morbidity in cancer patients. Balloon Kyphoplasty (BKP) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to stabilize fractures and correct vertebral deformities. We performed a meta-analysis to determine the efficacy and safety of BKP for spinal fractures in cancer patients.
Balloon kyphoplasty in malignant spinal fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis Carmen Bouza , Teresa López-Cuadrado , Patricia Cediel , Zuleika Saz-Parkinson and José María Amate BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:12 full text

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Author/Contact: Bouza et al
Institution: BMC Palliative Care
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Language: English

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Added: Wed Oct 21 2009
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