TY - JOUR
T1 - Tumors of the spine and spinal cord.
AU - Maher de Leon, M. E.
AU - Schnell, S.
AU - Rozental, J. M.
N1 - Copyright:
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PY - 1998/2
Y1 - 1998/2
N2 - OBJECTIVES: To provide an overview of spinal cord neoplasms with a focus on location, histology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and nursing assessment and management. DATA SOURCES: Published books and peer-reviewed articles. CONCLUSIONS: Tumors of the spine and spinal cord are rare, and they can have grave implications for the patient. The key in the management of spinal cord tumors is their timely diagnosis and treatment to preserve function. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: A thorough nursing assessment and timely intervention can have a positive impact on the outcome of patients with tumors of the spine and spinal cord.
AB - OBJECTIVES: To provide an overview of spinal cord neoplasms with a focus on location, histology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and nursing assessment and management. DATA SOURCES: Published books and peer-reviewed articles. CONCLUSIONS: Tumors of the spine and spinal cord are rare, and they can have grave implications for the patient. The key in the management of spinal cord tumors is their timely diagnosis and treatment to preserve function. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: A thorough nursing assessment and timely intervention can have a positive impact on the outcome of patients with tumors of the spine and spinal cord.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0749-2081(98)80042-9
DO - 10.1016/S0749-2081(98)80042-9
M3 - Article
C2 - 9503514
AN - SCOPUS:0031989553
SN - 0749-2081
VL - 14
SP - 43
EP - 52
JO - Seminars in oncology nursing
JF - Seminars in oncology nursing
IS - 1
ER -