TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Soft Tissue Reconstruction after Sarcoma Resection A1 - Boneti, Cristiano A1 - Long, James N. A1 - Kohanzadeh, Som A1 - Torre, Jorge De La A1 - Vasconez, Luis O. A2 - Morita, Shane Y. A2 - Balch, Charles M. A2 - Klimberg, V. Suzanne A2 - Pawlik, Timothy M. A2 - Posner, Mitchell C. A2 - Tanabe, Kenneth K. PY - 2018 T2 - Textbook of Complex General Surgical Oncology AB - Sarcomas are neoplasms of the connective tissues derived from mesenchymal origins throughout the body, accounting for 1% of adult malignancies and 7% to 15% of pediatric malignancies.1 Sarcomas of the extremity, which are the scope of this chapter, represent 50% to 60% of all sarcoma diagnoses,2 with the thigh being the most common location.3 A deep knowledge of the principles of reconstructive surgery is of paramount importance to the oncological surgeon. In the same manner that tumor invasion of a vital structure can render the disease unresectable, a soft tissue defect that cannot be repaired results in either unacceptable morbidity, severely impairing the patient's quality of life, or an amputation in the cases of extremity tumors. A current familiarity with state of the art reconstructive techniques helps to identify cases that will present reconstructive challenges while also preparing the surgeon to properly advise the oncologic surgeon and patient of what options are truly tenable. In addition, cooperative efforts between the oncologic surgeon and plastic surgeon are more likely to result in satisfactory treatment of the wound with shorter recoveries and decreased length of hospital stay. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1145766446 ER -