[Radical scapulectomy with trapezius flap in soft tissue sarcoma of the shoulder girdle]

Chirurg. 2003 Nov;74(11):1074-7. doi: 10.1007/s00104-003-0720-9.
[Article in German]

Abstract

In soft-tissue sarcoma, wide tumour excision (R0) has become the most important factor in local tumour control. Nowadays, radical scapulectomy with limb salvage is the treatment of choice for soft-tissue sarcomas of the shoulder girdle. We present the case of a 78-year-old man with extended low-grade fibrosarcoma of the left shoulder girdle. Despite his age, radical scapulectomy with intraoperative radiation and functional reconstruction of the shoulder girdle with a myocutaneous trapezius flap was performed. Good functional and aesthetic results could be obtained.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Fibrosarcoma / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Limb Salvage
  • Male
  • Scapula / surgery*
  • Shoulder*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Time Factors