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ArticleJournal of bone oncology2020

The minimally invasive endoscopic technique for the treatment of symptomatic benign bone lesions: Preliminary results from a retrospective study.

Min-Hao Wu, Ling-Fei Xiao, Chong Zhang, Jun Lei, Zhou-Ming Deng

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Article in Journal of bone oncology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Min-Hao WuDepartment of Spine Surgery and Musculoskeletal Tumor, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, 168 Donghu Street, Wuchang District, Wuhan 430071, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Ling-Fei XiaoDepartment of Spine Surgery and Musculoskeletal Tumor, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, 168 Donghu Street, Wuchang District, Wuhan 430071, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Chong ZhangDepartment of Spine Surgery and Musculoskeletal Tumor, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, 168 Donghu Street, Wuchang District, Wuhan 430071, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Jun LeiDepartment of Spine Surgery and Musculoskeletal Tumor, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, 168 Donghu Street, Wuchang District, Wuhan 430071, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Zhou-Ming DengDepartment of Spine Surgery and Musculoskeletal Tumor, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, 168 Donghu Street, Wuchang District, Wuhan 430071, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe present study aimed to evaluate the short-term clinical feasibility and efficacy of the minimally invasive endoscopic technique (MIET) for the treatment of symptomatic benign bone lesions. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis single-institution retrospective study investigated 34 patients with symptomatic benign bone lesions from December 2015 to June 2017. Patients involved in this study presented with definite indications for surgical intervention. All procedures were performed under endoscopic guidance for direct visualization followed by complete curettage of tumor tissue. There were 19 males and 15 females, with a mean age of 33.3 ± 12.7 years (range, 17-68 years). The lesions were located in the upper extremities (20, 58.8%), lower extremities (9, 26.5%) and pelvis (5, 14.7%). Primary outcomes were measured before and after intervention using the visual analog scale (VAS), the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) stage and the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) scoring system.

resultsOf the 34 patients included in this study, all completed follow-up examinations, with a mean follow-up duration of 22.4 ± 7.6 months (range, 13-35 months). Significantly improved VAS, MSTS and SF-36 scores were observed at 3 months after the initial treatment (P < 0.001), suggesting enhanced pain relief and improved functional recovery and quality of life following surgery. All procedures were technically successful, with the exception of 3 cases (8.8%) manifesting access site numbness; these patients recovered within the follow-up period through symptomatic treatment alone. Only 2 patients (5.9%; one osteoblastoma and one enchondroma) experienced local recurrence and underwent standard open curettage within the follow-up period. All patients showed functional stability without any major complications.

conclusionThe MIET is an effective and safe alternative treatment for symptomatic benign bone lesions. The short-term efficacy of MIET was favorable and associated with improved pain palliation, quality of life and functional recovery.

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ABC, Aneurysmal bone cystBenign bone lesionClinical efficacyCT, Computed tomographyEndoscopyGCTB, Giant cell tumor of boneMDT, Multidisciplinary teamMIET, Minimally invasive endoscopic techniqueMinimally invasiveMRI, Magnetic resonance imagingMSTS, Musculoskeletal Tumor SocietyMWA, Microwave ablationPKP, Percutaneous kyphoplastyPPSF, Percutaneous pedicle screw fixationPVP, Percutaneous vertebroplastyRFA, Radiofrequency ablationSF-36, 36-item Short-Form Health SurveySTIR, Short tau inversion recoverySurgical interventionVAS, Visual analog scale

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