Disparities in Amputation Rates for Non-metastatic Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcomas and the Impact on Survival.
Joshua C DildayDaniel W NelsonTrevan D FischerMelanie GoldfarbPublished in: Annals of surgical oncology (2020)
Although amputations for extremity STSs are rare, disparities exist across age groups, insurance and geography when it comes to the use of amputation in patients with extremity STSs. Moreover, having an amputation is an independent risk factor for death, with the greatest impact in AYAs.