Malignant Tumors of the Foot and Ankle.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical treatment is usually required for malignant foot and ankle tumors. In this study, we sought to review factors in treatment that may be associated with morbidity and mortality.

Methods

All malignant foot and ankle tumors at our institution between April 1988 and April 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. The surgical modalities used and clinical outcomes of patients according to the anatomic location (Kirby zone) and clinical stage (Enneking system) of each tumor were described. Extent of surgical resection required, recurrence, and death rates were assessed.

Results

Between April 1988 and April 2018, 80 patients with malignant tumors of the foot and ankle were treated at out institution. Mean age of patients was 42.6 (range, 3-89) years. Mean follow

SUBMITTER: Karaca MO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9465811 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature