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. 1994 Jan;76(1):127-32.

Removal of metaphyseal bone tumours with preservation of the epiphysis. Physeal distraction before excision

J Cañadell  1 , F Forriol, J A Cara
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  • PMID: 8300655

Removal of metaphyseal bone tumours with preservation of the epiphysis. Physeal distraction before excision

J Cañadell et al. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1994 Jan.

Abstract

In immature long bones, radical excision of malignant tumours of the metaphysis may necessitate sacrifice of the adjacent epiphysis. To preserve the adjacent joint while allowing a safe margin of excision, we used physeal distraction before removing the tumour. From July 1984 to August 1992, we operated on 20 patients by this method. After a mean follow-up of 54 months there was no local recurrence in the epiphyseal region. Three patients had developed pulmonary metastases.

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