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  • Title: Time dependent dynamics of wound complications after preoperative radiotherapy in Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcomas.
    Author: Lansu J, Groenewegen J, van Coevorden F, van Houdt W, van Akkooi ACJ, van Boven H, van de Sande M, Verheij M, Haas RL.
    Journal: Eur J Surg Oncol; 2019 Apr; 45(4):684-690. PubMed ID: 30316565.
    Abstract:
    AIMS: The purpose of the study was to investigate the time dependent dynamics of wound complications and local control after preoperative radiotherapy (RT) in Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcomas (ESTS). PATIENTS & METHODS: In this retrospective cohort study, all patients treated for an extremity sarcoma with pre-operative radiotherapy followed by surgery were identified from a prospectively maintained database. A wound complication (WC) was defined as any local complication of the surgical area requiring intervention, hospital readmission or significant extension of the initial admission period. RESULTS: A total of 191 preoperatively irradiated ESTS patients were included in this study. WC was seen in 31% of the patients (n = 60). WC started after a median time of 25 days from surgery, with a median duration of 76 days. Adiposity, smoking and a lower extremity or superficial tumor localization were significantly correlated with an increased WC rate. Risk factors for a duration of WC ≥ 120 days are early development of WC (≤21 days after surgery) and smoking. Local control rates after 1, 3 and 5 years were 99%, 93% and 93%, respectively. CONCLUSION: Approximately one-third of patients selected for preoperative RT develops a WC, typically in smoking, adipose patients with superficial tumor localizations in the lower extremity. Based upon the well-established superior long-term functional outcome, maintained excellent local control rates and the temporary nature of the WC issue, preoperative RT remains our preferred treatment. Although, in patients at high risk of WC, post-operative RT might be considered.
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