[Late complications following neo-/adjuvant radiotherapy and surgery for sarcomas of the extremities or pelvis/retroperitoneum : Preventative measures]

Orthopade. 2020 Feb;49(2):177-182. doi: 10.1007/s00132-020-03881-0.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Radiotherapy is one of the pillars in the multimodal therapy of sarcomas of the extremities or pelvis/retroperitoneum. It can be delivered prior to or following surgery. Novel radiation techniques, such as intensity-modulated radiotherapy using high-energy photons or protons, contribute to the reduction of acute and late toxicities. This review article summarizes these concepts.

Keywords: Limb; Photon beam therapy; Proton beam therapy; Radiotherapy, intensity-modulated; Soft tissue neoplasms.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Pelvic Bones
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Pelvis
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant*
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Sarcoma / radiotherapy*
  • Sarcoma / surgery
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome