Chance Cuthbert, Tarek Zaghloul, Shalini Bhatia, Suraj Sarvode Mothi, Erma Davis, Heather G Heavens, Michael W Bishop, Lindsay J Talbot, Michael D Neel, Abdelhafeez H Abdelhafeez
BACKGROUND: Limb-sparing surgery is the standard of care for primary bone tumors. However, such procedures are associated with high rates of wound complications, specifically in lower-extremity surgeries. Therefore, identifying and implementing interventions to minimize the likelihood of wound complications after limb-sparing resection of the lower extremity is crucial. METHODS: Patients who underwent limb-sparing osteosarcoma or Ewing sarcoma resection during a 7-year period at a single institution were retrospectively reviewed...
March 5, 2024: Journal of Pediatric Surgery