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The Nursing Role in Limb Salvage Surgery
Nursing Clinics of North America, 1991Limb salvage surgery has proven itself as a valuable option for sarcoma patients. The reconstruction options are vast and include metallic implants, allografts, and a combination of both. The nursing implications for these patients are unlimited. The patient needs to be educated and assessed closely for complications such as infections, nonunion of the
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Early Fasciotomy and Limb Salvage and Complications in Military Lower Extremity Vascular Injury.
Journal of Surgical Research, 2020BACKGROUND Military guidelines endorse early fasciotomy after revascularization of lower extremity injuries to prevent compartment syndrome, but the real-world impact is unknown.
David S. Kauvar +7 more
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Disparity in limb-salvage surgery among sarcoma patients
The American Journal of Surgery, 2010Recent studies have shown that aggressive preoperative radiation increases the likelihood of limb salvage in sarcoma patients.The Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results database was used to run an adjusted logistic regression for the receipt of cancer-directed treatment modalities.Of patients with specific surgical procedures recorded (n = 2,104 ...
Stephanie, Downing +4 more
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Critical Evaluation of Endovascular Surgery for Limb Salvage
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2011Rest pain, tissue loss, and gangrene are manifestations of critical limb ischemia caused by peripheral arterial disease and define a patient subgroup at highest risk for major limb amputation. Patients with nonhealing lower extremity wounds should be screened for the risk factors for peripheral arterial disease and offered noninvasive vascular testing.
Layla C, Lucas, Joseph L, Mills
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Introduction to Limb-Salvage Surgery for Sarcomas
Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 1991This article provides a history of limb-salvage surgery and definitions of terms used to describe aspects of the procedure. Staging is also discussed.
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Infection in limb salvage surgery for bone tumors
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, 1995The authors present a retrospective study of 66 infected cases in their series of limb salvage surgery performed from January 84 to August 92. Special emphasis was given to the alternative techniques of treatment in infection. In 85% of the cases healing was achieved, however removal of the implant and amputation are still frequent occurrences. Time to
D, Donati +3 more
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Latest developments in limb-salvage surgery in osteosarcoma
Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy, 2011Limb-salvage surgery plays a major role in the management of patients with osteosarcoma. As prognosis improves, reconstructive options have come under greater scrutiny with regard to their durability and functionality. The advent of computer navigation-guided reconstruction is discussed in detail, along with methods by which resections can be performed
Karan S, Mangat +2 more
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Limb Salvage Surgery for Pelvic Osteosarcoma
2016Patients with pelvic osteosarcoma have a poor outcome; treatment is one of the most challenging problems for the orthopedic oncologist. The reconstructive approach varies according to anatomic location, extent of resection, the patient’s functional demands, and individual surgeon preference.
Toshiyuki Kunisada +4 more
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Infection in limb salvage surgery
1991"Infections in Limb Salvage Surgery"
CAPANNA, RODOLFO +5 more
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Free Vascularized Fibula Grafts in Limb-Salvage Surgery
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2005The authors review the outcome of a consecutive series of 24 free vascularized fibular grafts performed as part of a limb-salvage procedure following tumor excision. There were 15 women and nine men with a mean age of 26 years (range: 6 to 52 years). The minimum follow-up was 12 months. The mean length of the graft was 13.1 cm.
Rob, Pollock +3 more
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