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Although this remains a palliative procedure, it provides circumferential decompression and spinal stabilization by using rigid hardware.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p content-type=\"fine-print\"><jats:italic>Methods.<\/jats:italic> The authors present a review of nine of 43 consecutive patients with spinal metastatic disease who underwent operation in a 42-month period. Via a single midline posterior approach, the authors performed single-stage circumferential decompression of the theca followed by anterior and posterior reconstruction. Anterior support is provided by a methylmethacrylate reconstruction retained with Steinmann pins. Posterior reconstruction is achieved by placement of rigid hook or pedicle screw and rod instrumentation.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p content-type=\"fine-print\">Eight of the nine patients died of progression of underlying disease. All patients remained pain free until days before they died. Except for a patient with paraplegia who did not recover, all other patients remained ambulatory. Despite radio-, chemo-, and steroid therapy, there were no wound infections or breakdowns. One patient underwent reoperation because of a technical error.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p content-type=\"fine-print\"><jats:italic>Conclusions.<\/jats:italic> Use of the near-total vertebrectomy followed by anterior and posterior reconstruction from T2 to L3 by using a single midline posterior approach spares the patient, who has a limited life expectancy, the operative risks associated with thoracotomy or thoracoabdominal approaches. 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