Does interruption of the artery of Adamkiewicz during total en bloc spondylectomy affect neurologic function?
On the basis of our results of TES on up to 3 vertebrae, interruption of the artery of Adamkiewicz for TES does not adversely affect neurologic function. We advocate strongly that our surgeons are allowed to sacrifice up to 3 pairs of segmental arteries, even including the artery of Adamkiewicz, if necessary.
High p-4E-BP1 expression after CRT is a predictor for LR and worse survival in esophageal SCC patients.