Bone and soft tissue sarcomas represent only about 2% of all malignancies; however, their treatment – with the goal of curing the patient while preserving the functionality of the affected body part – can, unlike other malignancies, only be successful with therapy concepts devised by interdisciplinary teams. This volume provides an extensive up-to-date overview of the specific diagnostics and current treatment standards of these rare entities, presenting the various limb-sparing modalities for patients with bone and soft tissue sarcomas with special regard to innovative reconstructive options. The evaluation of quality of life based on validated scores and the individual methods of coping with the illness through creative artistic projects are also acknowledged and integrated in the whole concept. INDICE: From the contents Biopsy of bone and soft tissue tumors. Sentinel node biopsy in soft tissue sarcoma. Modular endoprosthetic reconstruction in malignant bone tumors. Allograft reconstruction in malignant bone tumors. Expandable endoprostheses in malignant bone tumors in children. Long-term risks of infection and amputation with limb salvage surgery using endoprostheses. Reconstruction of the pelvis after resection of malignant bone tumors in children and adolescents. Bone sarcoma of the spine. Computer-assisted pelvic tumor resection. Pulmonary metastasectomy. Treatment of adult soft tissue sarcoma of theextremities. Peripheral nerve considerations in the management of extremity soft tissue sarcomas. Isolated limb perfusion with tumor necrosis factor alpha and melphalan in locally advanced soft tissue sarcomas of the extremities. Management of locally recurrent soft tissue sarcomas after prior surgery and radiation therapy. Management of retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcoma. Quality of life assessment.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-77959-9
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 390
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés