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Advances in surgical techniques over the past decade have changed dramatically the prognosis of patients with bone metastases, leading to a significant improvement in overall survival and quality of life. On the other hand, although progress in the field of adult oncology has been constant, it has not been dramatic.
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Poitout, D.G. (2002). Conclusion. In: Poitout, D.G. (eds) Bone Metastases. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3251-6_15
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