Superficial Tumor Location and Adiposity as Independent Predictors of Postoperative Wound Complications in Sarcoma Resections of the Thigh

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Authors

Othneil Noble Sparks · University of California, Los Angeles

Kole Joachim · University of California, Los Angeles

Brandon S. Gettleman · University of California, Los Angeles

Christopher D. Hamad · University of California, Los Angeles

Adrian Lin · University of California, Los Angeles

Ezekiel Dingle · University of California, Los Angeles

Sumin Jeong

Abstract

Both superficial tumor location and increased thigh adiposity independently predict postoperative wound complications. Incorporating radiographic measures of local coverage and regional tissue quality may enhance preoperative risk assessment and assist in reconstructive planning for extremity soft tissue sarcoma surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques Body Contouring and Surgery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Surgical Oncology

DOI: 10.1002/jso.70220

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