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10516380

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1999-12-7
pubmed:abstractText
Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are rare tumors arising from the connective tissues. STS can arise at any anatomic site, can demonstrate varied behavior and prognosis, and therefore present a formidable challenge in management. The local treatment of STS demands technical complexity in the application of diagnostic tools, including pathology and imaging, as well as treatment approaches, including surgical ablation and reconstruction, radiotherapy, and, in defined cases, chemotherapy. The understanding of the management of these lesions is profoundly dependent on the multidisciplinary setting, where experience has been gained and skills are available to increase the likelihood of a successful result. Several proven options are available for optimal local management, and the choice of approach depends on the prevailing practice and resource profile of the treating center. With modern approaches, the local control rate can be expected to be at least 90% for extremity lesions, which constitute the most common STS. The experience in other anatomic sites is less favorable as a result of a combination of late diagnosis, technically difficult access sites, and possibly less familiarity with these less common presentations. The disappointing results make it all the more important for patients to be referred to a multidisciplinary setting with experience in sarcoma management to maximize the chance of successful local outcome.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
1053-4296
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
9
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
328-48
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1999
pubmed:articleTitle
The local management of soft tissue sarcoma.
pubmed:affiliation
University Health Network, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Canada.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review