Outcome, Complications, and Survival of Sarcomas of the Extremities Treated With Mega Prostheses: A Comprehensive Analysis of 115 Cases in a Cancer-Dedicated Hospital

We observed good survival and functional outcomes in patients treated with wide-margin excision of bone sarcomas and reconstruction with mega prostheses.

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Cureus
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2024-10-18
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.71749
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Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
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Outcome, Complications, and Survival of Sarcomas of the Extremities Treated With Mega Prostheses: A Comprehensive Analysis of 115 Cases in a Cancer-Dedicated Hospital

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Outcome, Complications, and Survival of Sarcomas of the Extremities Treated With Mega Prostheses: A Comprehensive Analysis of 115 Cases in a Cancer-Dedicated Hospital

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Abstract

We observed good survival and functional outcomes in patients treated with wide-margin excision of bone sarcomas and reconstruction with mega prostheses.

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