[Interscapulotharacic ampulation, disarticulation of the hip, hemipelvectomy. Indications and results]

Interscapulothoracic amputation, disarticulation of the hip and hemipelvectomy were performed relatively seldom in the past. The results in 38 patients demonstrate that the aim to save the extremity at all events at the beginning of treatment will often lead to incurable conditions later on. Radical surgery of sarcomas of the extremities is the only chance for cure.