Hybrid therapy is the combination of separation surgery followed by stereotactic body
radiotherapy (SBRT). It represents a further step in the evolution of treatment for metastatic …

Laura Regnier MSc MD CCFP Anna N. Wilkinson MSc MD CCFP FCFP Family physicians
must be able to recognize any oncologic emergencies that patients present with in their …

OBJECTIVE Patients with spine tumors are at increased risk for both hemorrhage and
venous thromboembolism (VTE). Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been advanced as a potential …

Introduction Venous thromboembolism can be divided into deep vein thrombosis and
pulmonary embolism. These diseases are a major factor affecting the clinical prognosis of …

Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an appreciable burden on health care. The
protracted recumbency experienced by many spinal patients juxtaposed with concerns for …

The combination of Caprini risk assessment scale and thrombo... : Medicine The combination
of Caprini risk assessment scale and thrombotic biomarkers to evaluate the risk of venous …

Objective This study aimed to construct and verify a useful nomogram that predicts the risk of
preoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) progression after elective spine surgery. Methods …

The incidence and morbidity of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolus are
high. Although efforts to increase screening for DVT have been recommended, this is limited …

Background Data regarding the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after spine
surgery are scarce. Identifying ideal candidates for pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis and …

OBJECTIVE The proximity of the spinal cord to compressive metastatic lesions limits
radiosurgical dosing. Open surgery is used to create safe margins around the spinal cord …