Key result
Pre-operative computed tomography correctly predicted muscle group involvement in 95% of patients and major artery or vein invasion in 92% and 97% respectively.
Why the study?
How accurate is pre-operative computed tomography compared to operative findings in assessing soft tissue sarcomas?
Population
38 patients with soft tissue sarcomas
Comparison
Pre-operative computed tomography (CT) vs Operative findings
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports pre-operative CT for muscle and vascular planning in sarcomas; leaves open need for prospective validation.
Observational (n=38)
How accurate is pre-operative computed tomography compared to operative findings in assessing soft tissue sarcomas?
Pre-operative CT is highly accurate for assessing muscle and vascular involvement in soft tissue sarcomas, though less reliable for periosteal invasion and recurrent nodules.
Davidson et al. (1987) conducted an observational in Soft tissue sarcomas (n=38). Pre-operative computed tomography (CT) vs. Operative findings was evaluated on Accuracy of CT prediction of muscle group involvement. Pre-operative computed tomography correctly predicted muscle group involvement in 95% of patients and major artery or vein invasion in 92% and 97% respectively.
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