Modern approach to the treatment of sacrococcygeal chordomas

N S Babkin,I V Bulycheva,A M Galustov,E R Musaev,S A Shchipakhin,D I Sofronov

doi:10.17650/2070-9781-2021-13-2-18-25

Abstract

Chordomas of the sacrococcygeal region account for more than 50 % of all sacral tumors. These malignant neoplasms grow slowly and are asymptomatic for a long time. As a result, chordomas often reach large sizes and affect the neurovascular structures of the sacrum and pelvic organs. The use ofen-bloc resection allows to increase survival rates and reduce the risk of progression. However, this method of chord treatment is difficult for surgeons and in most cases, after surgery, the quality of life of patients decreases. The improvement of imaging methods, the success of oncological orthopedics and radiation therapy allow performing radical organ-preserving operations. In this article, we will consider the modern concept of treatment with a sacrococcygeal chord.

Highlights

Chordomas of the sacrococcygeal region account for more than 50 % of all sacral tumors
The use of en-bloc resection allows to increase survival rates and reduce the risk of progression. This method of chord treatment is difficult for surgeons and in most cases, after surgery, the quality of life of patients decreases
We will consider the modern concept of treatment with a sacrococcygeal chord

Summary

Introduction

Chordomas of the sacrococcygeal region account for more than 50 % of all sacral tumors. Хордомы крестцово-копчиковой области составляют более 50 % всех опухолей крестца. Однако этот метод лечения хордом представляет трудность для хирургов, и в большинстве случаев после хирургического вмешательства качество жизни пациентов снижается. For citation: Babkin N.S., Musaev E.R., Bulycheva I.V. et al Modern approach to the treatment of sacrococcygeal chordomas.

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