This approach shows improved outcomes in limb salvage for patients with extremity tumors, highlighting the role of surgical timing and various reconstruction techniques.
Extremities are a very common site for the development of malignant tumors. A multidisciplinary approach is essential for the proper management of extremity tumors, ensuring complete surgical resection with clear margins, proper management of tissue loss, and optimal functional recovery following reconstruction. Up to 95% of patients undergo successful limb-sparing treatments, avoiding amputation. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using various flaps to reconstruct upper and lower extremities. We will also explore the applications of microvascular surgery and free flaps in this context and conclude with a reflection on the timing of reconstructions.
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