Abstract
Background and Objectives: Primary amputations have been the standard of treatment for extremity soft tissue sarcomas. However, over the last few decades, this mode of treatment has been increasingly replaced by limb-sparing procedures.1 Our goal is to report the clinical outcomes of upper and lower extremity reconstructions in patients with a history of soft-tissue sarcoma. Methods: A retrospective review of 178 patients with a history of soft-tissue sarcoma who underwent upper or lower extremity reconstructions was conducted. Demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment modalities, type of flap utilized, functional outcomes, and postoperative donor-/recipient-site complications (DSC/RSC) were analyzed. Variables were compared between free and pedicle flaps (FF or PF). Results: PF reconstructions had a higher rate of DSC (P < 0.044), whereas FF reconstructions had a higher rate of RSC (P < 0.03). Upper extremity reconstruction resulted in a mean QuickDASH score of 5.98 (SD 9.37) with no significant difference between PF and FF. Lower extremity reconstruction resulted in a mean score of 71.2 (SD 10.7) for PF and 71.3 (SD 5.1) for FF on the Lower Extremity Function Scale. Conclusion: Limb-preserving reconstruction with PF and FF is a reliable and safe option after sarcoma resection. In addition, long-term outcomes are promising and reassure the adequate functionality of the limb.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 614-620 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Surgical Oncology |
Volume | 118 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 15 2018 |
Keywords
- limb reconstruction
- patient outcomes
- sarcoma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oncology