Table 2:
Clinical Features
| all patients (%) | CT | RT+CT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # of patients | 27 | 16 | 11 |
| Median time to ESCC (mo) | 15 | 12 | 24 |
| Clinical signs | |||
| Back pain | 26 (96) | 15 (94) | 11 (100) |
| Ambulatory | 23 (85) | 14 (88) | 9 (82) |
| Motor deficits | 10 (37) | 6 (38) | 4 (36) |
| Sensory deficits | 9 (33) | 4 (25) | 5 (45) |
| Reflex abnormalities | 9 (33) | 4 (25) | 5 (45) |
| Incontinence | 5 (19) | 3 (19) | 2 (18) |
| Location | |||
| C-spine | 4 (15) | 3 (19) | 1 (8) |
| T-spine | 14 (52) | 6 (38) | 8 (74) |
| L-spine | 9 (33) | 7 (44) | 2 (18) |
| Multilevel epidural disease | 5 (19) | 0 | 5 (45) |
| Failed prior chemo’s | |||
| 0 | 17 (62) | 12 (75) | 5 (46) |
| 1–2 | 5 (19) | 3 (19) | 2 (18) |
| ≥3 | 5 (19) | 1 (6) | 4 (36) |