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Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation
Published on: October 15, 2021
[Hemipelvectomy, constant surgical dilema]
I Gavrankapetanovic1, F Gavrankapetanovic, S Becirbegovic
1University Clinical Center Sarajevo, Clinic for orthopedics and traumatology, Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Rozhledy V Chirurgii : Mesicnik Ceskoslovenske Chirurgicke Spolecnosti
|February 29, 2008
Summary
Major pelvic resections for malignant bone tumors, including osteosarcomas and chondrosarcomas, are complex but justifiable. Despite significant functional impact, disease control and surprisingly high emotional acceptance support these challenging surgeries.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Surgical Outcomes
Context:
- Pelvic tumor resections present significant surgical challenges.
- Assessing outcomes in a post-war environment is crucial.
- The justification of extensive surgical procedures is a key consideration.
Purpose:
- To evaluate functional, oncologic, and surgical outcomes of pelvic tumor resections.
- To determine if extensive pelvic surgery is justifiable in challenging environments.
Summary:
- Seven patients with primary malignant bone tumors (osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma) underwent pelvic resections and hindquarter amputations.
- Outcomes included varied surgical margins, local recurrences, metastases, and one intraoperative death.
- Despite functional deficits, disease control was comparable to limb tumors, with high emotional acceptance.
Impact:
- Major pelvic resections for malignancy demonstrate justifiable outcomes.
- Findings provide insights into managing complex pelvic tumors.
- Highlights the importance of considering functional and emotional aspects alongside oncologic control.
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