Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: Between July 1997 and July 2007, 296 patients with osteosarcoma received neo- adjuvant chemotherapy and surgery. There were 184 males and 112 females, with age between 7 and 65 years. The tumors located in proximal femur in 10 patients, diaphyseal of femur in 7, distal femur in 148, proximal tibia in 80, distal tibia in 5, fibula in 11, humerus in 33, and distal radius in 2 patients. According to Enneking stage system, 6 patients were in stage IIA and others in stage IIB. All patients received evaluation of preoperative chemotherapy, and 72 patients had analysis of tumor necrosis after operation. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Wei Guo, Xiao-Dong Tang, Jian Liu, Yi Yang |
Journal | Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery]
(Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi)
Vol. 47
Issue 21
Pg. 1634-7
(Nov 01 2009)
ISSN: 0529-5815 [Print] China |
PMID | 20137398
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
(therapeutic use)
- Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
- Child
- Extremities
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Osteosarcoma
(drug therapy, surgery)
- Retrospective Studies
- Treatment Outcome
- Young Adult
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