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ArticleWorld journal of surgical oncology2023

Biological reconstruction of bone defect after resection of malignant bone tumor by allograft: a single-center retrospective cohort study.

Qing Liu, Feng Long, Can Zhang, Yupeng Liu, Hongbo He, Wei Luo

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Article in World journal of surgical oncology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Qing LiuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87Th Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
Feng LongDepartment of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87Th Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
Can ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87Th Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
Yupeng LiuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87Th Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
Hongbo HeDepartment of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87Th Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
Wei LuoDepartment of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87Th Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China. luowei0928@126.com.
Central South University · CNNational Clinical Research · USXiangya Hospital Central South University · CN

Funding

Changsha Natural Science Foundation kq2202382China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2022M713525Natural Science Foundation of Hunan 2022JJ40802, 2022JJ30075 and 2022JJ30928
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAllograft reconstruction following the resection of malignant bone tumors is associated with high rates of complications and failures. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and current problems of allograft reconstruction techniques to optimize treatment strategies at our center. MATERIALS AND

methodsThirty-eight cases (16 men and 22 women), who were diagnosed with malignant bone tumors and had undergone allograft reconstruction, were recruited. Allograft was fixed by intramedullary nail, single steel plate, double plate, and intramedullary nail combined plate in 2, 4, 17, and 15 cases, respectively. Allograft union, local recurrence, and complications were assessed with clinical and radiological tests. Tumor grade was assessed using the Enneking staging of malignant bone tumors. Functional prognosis was evaluated by the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) scoring system.

resultsIntercalary and osteoarticular reconstructions were performed in 32 and 6 cases, respectively. Six patients underwent reoperation related to allograft complications, four patients had local recurrence, and three patients with allograft fracture underwent allograft removal. A total of eight host-donor junctions showed nonunion, including seven cases (18.4%) in diaphysis and one case (3.1%) in metaphysis (p < 0.01). Host rejection and secondary osteoarthritis occurred in nine and two cases, respectively. No deep infection and internal fixation device fracture occurred. The overall allograft survival rate was 81.6%. Postoperative MSTS score of patients with allograft survival was 26.8 ± 2.9, indicating a significant improvement as compared to their preoperative function.

conclusionsAllograft represents an excellent choice for intercalary bone defects after malignant bone tumor resection. Robust internal fixation protection across the whole length of the allograft is an important prerequisite for the survival of the allograft, while multidimensional osteotomy, intramedullary cement reinforcement, and pedicled muscle flap transfer can effectively improve the survival rate and healing rate of the allograft.

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Bone NeoplasmsPlastic Surgery ProceduresAllograftsBone TransplantationFemaleHumansMaleRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeAllograftBone defect repairBone healingInternal fixationLong-bone metaphysisMalignant bone tumor

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PMID37525160
PMCPMC10388483
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