Author | : Per-Ulf Tunn |
File Size | : 43,7 Mb |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 28 December 2008 |
ISBN | : 9783540779605 |
Pages | : 372 pages |
Treatment of Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas by Per-Ulf Tunn Book PDF Summary
Bone and soft tissue sarcomas represent only about 2% of all malignancies; however, their treatment – with the goal of curing the patient while preserving the functionality of the affected body part – can, unlike other malignancies, only be successful with therapy concepts devised by interdisciplinary teams. This volume provides an extensive up-to-date overview of the specific diagnostics and current treatment standards of these rare entities, presenting the various limb-sparing modalities for patients with bone and soft tissue sarcomas with special regard to innovative reconstructive options. The evaluation of quality of life based on validated scores and the individual methods of coping with the illness through creative artistic projects are also acknowledged and integrated in the whole concept.