Outcomes in patients with popliteal sarcomas

Description: Marco Ferrone, MD* Marc H. Isler, MD† Soft-tissue sarcoma involving the popliteal fossa remains challenging because it is difficult to achieve wide margins with limb salvage in this location. Adju- vant therapy is frequently necessary, and limb function can be adversely affected. We reviewed our experience with these tumours.
Despite the high rate of microscopically positive margins, the local recurrence rate was 7%. Amputation did not prevent death. We found function to be good to excellent in most patients who had limb-salvaging surgery.
R.E. Turcotte, M. Ferrone, M.H. Isler, C. Wong Can J Surg, Vol. 52, No. 1, February 2009 51