Radiofrequency Ablation and Radiation Therapy Improve Local Control in Spinal Metastases Compared to Radiofrequency Ablation Alone.

CONCLUSION:: This study demonstrates a benefit in local control with RFA+RT versus RFA alone. Palliation of pain was effective using both regimens. This study was limited by a nearly unequal distribution of primary tumor histologies between groups. Literature regarding combined treatment of RFA and RT for spinal metastases is scarce and prospective protocols are warranted. PMID: 30541334 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care - December 13, 2018 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Prezzano KM, Prasad D, Hermann GM, Belal AN, Alberico RA Tags: Am J Hosp Palliat Care Source Type: research