Malignancy and surgery are risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE). We undertook a systematic review of the literature concerning the prophylactic management of VTE in orthopaedic oncology patients. MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE (Ovid), Cochrane, and CINAHL databases were searched focusing on VTE, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), bleeding, or wound complication rates.Aims
Methods
Myxofibrosarcomas (MFSs) are malignant soft-tissue sarcomas characteristically
presenting as painless slowly growing masses in the extremities.
Locally infiltrative growth means that the risk of local recurrence
is high. We reviewed our experience to make recommendations about
resection strategies and the role of the multidisciplinary team
in the management of these tumours. Patients with a primary or recurrent MFS who were treated surgically
in our unit between 1997 and 2012 were included in the study. Clinical
records and imaging were reviewed. A total of 50 patients with a
median age of 68.4 years (interquartile range 61.6 to 81.8) were
included. There were 35 men; 49 underwent surgery in our unit.Aims
Patients and Methods
