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Guideline for Limb‐Salvage Treatment of Osteosarcoma
Orthopaedic Surgery, 2020 Osteosarcoma is the most common primary malignant bone tumor, occurring mainly in children and adolescents, and the limbs are the main affected sites.
Ming Xu +4 more
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Advances in limb salvage treatment of osteosarcoma
Journal of Bone Oncology, 2018 Osteosarcoma is the most common primary malignant bone tumor; its standard treatment includes neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with surgery. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy has significantly improved the 5-year survival and limb salvage rates in osteosarcoma ...
Yichun Yang +9 more
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Limb salvage in musculoskeletal oncology [PDF]
The Lancet Oncology, 2003 Since the early 1970s, substantial progress in dealing with musculoskeletal tumours has been made, with improvements in surgical skills, radiology, chemotherapy, pathology, and radiotherapy. Nowadays, 70-85% of all malignant tumours are treated by limb salvage, without compromising the oncological result.
Veth, R.P.H. +5 more
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The versatility of the free osteocutaneous fibula flap in the reconstruction of extremities after sarcoma resection [PDF]
, 2004 Background An understanding of the biology of bone and soft-tissue sarcomas, knowledge of adjuvant therapies and refinement in techniques of reconstructive surgery have allowed limb-sparing and limb salvage surgery to become a reality in the management ...
Alexander D Bach +3 more
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Mechanically Powered Negative Pressure Wound Therapy as a Bolster for Skin Grafting
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2014 Summary: The use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) as a bolster for split-thickness skin grafts has been well documented in the literature. It facilitates the removal of transudate, which can result in the formation of seroma, and mitigates shear
Adam L. Isaac, DPM +2 more
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Advanced Imaging in Limb Salvage [PDF]
Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal, 2012 The evaluation of patients at risk for limb loss secondary to peripheral arterial disease begins with a complete history and physical exam, and noninvasive studies in the vascular lab, including duplex ultrasonography. However, successful revascularization depends on high-quality, accurate imaging of the lower extremity vasculature.
Cassidy, Duran, Jean, Bismuth
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Major Limb Amputations: A Tertiary Hospital Experience in Northwestern Tanzania. [PDF]
, 2012 Major limb amputation is reported to be a major but preventable public health problem that is associated with profound economic, social and psychological effects on the patient and family especially in developing countries where the prosthetic services ...
Chalya, Phillipo L +6 more
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Diabetic foot disease and oedema [PDF]
, 2013 Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are common and disabling, giving rise to significant morbidity and mortality as well as worldwide socioeconomic problems. Despite treatment, DFUs readily become chronic wounds and may lead to major lower limb amputations.
Ho, TK, Leigh, RD, Tsui, J
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ESVM Guideline on peripheral arterial disease [PDF]
, 2019 International ...
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Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal, 2013 The prevalence of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD) in women and men is equal. Studies to date present conflicting data of gender effects on the risk factors, clinical presentation, and treatment outcomes. Clinical trials have often failed to analyze results by gender or to recruit sufficient women to enable such an analysis.
Tam T T, Huynh, Lori, Choi
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