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14758914

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2004-2-4
pubmed:abstractText
The diagnostic methods and treatment modalities of soft tissue sarcomas have evolved with the multidisciplinary approach. The soft tissue sarcoma team must have specialists capable of using and combining modern methods of radiology and pathology, cytogenetics, tumour surgery, tissue transfer techniques, radiotherapy and chemotherapy for optimal local and systemic treatment. Limb sparing surgery combined with radiotherapy has lowered the amputation rate and maintained low rates of local recurrence. Reconstructive surgery facilitates treatment of patients with soft tissue sarcoma by permitting tumour resection with adequate margins, protects vital structures, enables early postoperative radiation therapy, maintains extremity length, and if necessary assists in palliative procedures. The ability to maintain function and aesthetics after tumour resection, and effective palliation improves the quality of life for these patients. Early recognition and appropriate referral to a tumour centre improve the outcome.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1457-4969
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
92
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
257-63
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2003
pubmed:articleTitle
Soft tissue sarcoma of the trunk and extremities.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland. erkki.tukiainen@hus.fi
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review