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A Lethal Sequelae of Spinal Infection Complicating Surgery and Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer

Patients who have undergone neck dissection and radiotherapy are at risk of cervical spine infections. Furthermore, previous radiotherapy and cervical spine infections can lead to fistula formation to the subarachnoid space and intracranial infection. This report discusses the serious consequences o...

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Autores principales: Cheung, Jason Pui Yin, Mak, Kin Cheung, Tsang, Helen Hoi Lun, Luk, Keith Dip Kei
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Korean Society of Spine Surgery 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4522455/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26240724
http://dx.doi.org/10.4184/asj.2015.9.4.617