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Koenig FRM, Kielburg AH, Chaudhary SR, Wassipaul C, Ganguly A, Varga R, Watzenboeck ML, Noebauer-Huhmann IM. Beyond Clinical Examination: Utilizing MRI Surveillance to Detect Recurrence of Soft Tissue Sarcomas and Differentiate from Posttherapeutic Changes. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1640. [PMID: 39200105 PMCID: PMC11351765 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12081640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Early detection of soft tissue sarcoma (STS) recurrence is essential; however, the role and timeline of Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) surveillance are still under debate. The aim of this study was to determine whether local recurrence (LR) could be identified via clinical examination alone and to assess the MRI morphology of primary STS and LR. METHODS This retrospective study included all patients with STS recurrence after surveillance for at least five years from the tumor database of the Medical University of Vienna from 2000 until December 2023. The characteristics of primary STS and LR and the time interval to recurrence and clinical detectability were assessed. The MRIs of LR and posttherapeutic changes (PTC) were compared with the initial MRIs. RESULTS A total of 57 patients (60% male; mean age 58.5 ± 18.0 years) with STS and histologically confirmed LR were included. The mean time interval to LR was 2.3 ± 1.8 years (range 108 to 3037 days). The clinically detectable recurrences were significantly larger than the inapparent ones (71.9 cm3 vs. 7.0 cm3; p < 0.01). The MRI morphology of all LRs (26/26) closely resembled the initial STS. For comparison, nine patients were included with clinically suspected LRs, which were histologically proven to be PTC. None of these resembled the primary STS. CONCLUSION Based on clinical symptoms alone, especially small and early recurrences can be missed, which supports the importance of MRI surveillance.
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- Felix R. M. Koenig
- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria (I.-M.N.-H.)
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria (I.-M.N.-H.)
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University of Oxford, Oxford OX2 0JB, UK
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria (I.-M.N.-H.)
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- Warrington & Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Warrington WA5 1QG, UK;
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria (I.-M.N.-H.)
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria (I.-M.N.-H.)
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria (I.-M.N.-H.)
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Salminen S, Jäämaa S, Nevala R, Sormaala MJ, Koivikko M, Tukiainen E, Repo J, Blomqvist C, Sampo M. Ultra-low-dose computed tomography and chest X-ray in follow-up of high-grade soft tissue sarcoma-a prospective comparative study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:7181. [PMID: 38531939 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57770-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Ultra-low-dose computed tomography (ULD-CT) may combine the high sensitivity of conventional computed tomography (CT) in detecting sarcoma pulmonary metastasis, with a radiation dose in the same magnitude as chest X-ray (CXR). Fifty patients with non-metastatic high-grade soft tissue sarcoma treated with curative intention were recruited. Their follow-up involved both CXR and ULD-CT to evaluate their different sensitivity. Suspected findings were confirmed by conventional CT if necessary. Patients with isolated pulmonary metastases were treated with surgery or stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with curative intent if possible. The median effective dose from a single ULD-CT study was 0.27 mSv (range 0.12 to 0.89 mSv). Nine patients were diagnosed with asymptomatic lung metastases during the follow-up. Only three of them were visible in CXR and all nine in ULD-CT. CXR had therefore only a 33% sensitivity compared to ULD-CT. Four patients were operated, and one had SBRT to all pulmonary lesions. Eight of them, however, died of the disease. Two patients developed symptomatic metastatic recurrence involving extrapulmonary sites+/-the lungs between two imaging rounds. ULD-CT has higher sensitivity for the detection of sarcoma pulmonary metastasis than CXR, with a radiation dose considerably lower than conventional CT.Clinical trial registration: NCT05813808. 04-14-2023.
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- Samuli Salminen
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Helsinki University Hospital (HUH), Helsinki, Finland
- University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Helsinki University Hospital (HUH), Helsinki, Finland
- University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Helsinki University Hospital (HUH), Helsinki, Finland
- University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Radiology, Helsinki University Hospital, Meilahti Campus Topeliuksenkatu 32, N0029, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Radiology, Helsinki University Hospital, Meilahti Campus Topeliuksenkatu 32, N0029, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Tampere University Hospital and University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Helsinki University Hospital (HUH), Helsinki, Finland
- University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- HUSLAB Pathology and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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Srinivasan S, Keerthivasagam S, Kumar S, Puri A. Impact of Surveillance Imaging in Detecting Local and Metastatic Lung Recurrences Among Patients with Sarcomas of the Extremities: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:213-227. [PMID: 37865942 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-14429-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND The surveillance guidelines following treatment completion for patients with high-grade sarcomas of the extremities are based largely upon expert opinions and consensus. In the current meta-analysis, we aim to study the utility of surveillance imaging to diagnose local and metastatic pulmonary relapses among patients with extremity soft tissue sarcomas and primary bone sarcomas. PATIENTS AND METHODS A meta-analysis was performed to assess the sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) of surveillance imaging to diagnose local and metastatic pulmonary relapse among patients with sarcoma of the extremities. In addition, impact of surveillance imaging on overall survival was assessed. Heterogeneity among eligible studies was evaluated by I2 statistics. Sensitivity analysis was assessed using influence plots and Baujat plots. RESULTS Ten studies including 2160 patients with sarcoma were found eligible. For diagnoses of local recurrence based on surveillance imaging (nine studies, 1917 patients), the estimated sensitivity, specificity, and DOR were 13.6%, 99.5%, and 78.15, respectively. Only 16.7% of local recurrences were diagnosed based on imaging. For diagnoses of metastatic pulmonary recurrence (eight studies; 1868 patients), estimated sensitivity, specificity, and DOR were 76.1%, 99.3%, and 1059.9, respectively. A sensitivity analysis showed significant heterogeneity among included studies. None of the included studies showed an overall-survival benefit with the use of surveillance imaging. CONCLUSION The current meta-analysis challenges the notion of routine use of imaging to detect local relapse, while favoring chest imaging, using either chest radiography or computed tomography scan, for surveillance. Further studies are required to study the ideal surveillance strategy including timing and imaging modality.
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- Shyam Srinivasan
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, ACTREC/Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India.
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, ACTREC/Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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Kruiswijk AA, Kuhrij LS, Dorleijn DMJ, van de Sande MAJ, van Bodegom-Vos L, Marang-van de Mheen PJ. Follow-Up after Curative Surgical Treatment of Soft-Tissue Sarcoma for Early Detection of Recurrence: Which Patients Have More or Fewer Visits than Advised in Guidelines? Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4617. [PMID: 37760585 PMCID: PMC10527323 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15184617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Follow-up (FU) in soft-tissue sarcoma (STS) patients is designed for early detection of disease recurrence. Current guidelines are not evidenced-based and not tailored to patient or tumor characteristics, so they remain debated, particularly given concerns about cost, radiation frequency, and over-testing. This study assesses the extent to which STS patients received guideline-concordant FU and to characterize which type of patients received more or fewer visits than advised. METHODS All STS patients surgically treated at the Leiden University Medical Center between 2000-2020 were included. For each patient, along with individual characteristics, all radiological examinations from FU start up to 5 years were included and compared to guidelines. Recurrence was defined as local/regional recurrence or metastasis. RESULTS A total of 394 patients was included, of whom 250 patients had a high-grade tumor (63.5%). Only 24% of patients received the advised three FU visits in the first year. More FU visits were observed in younger patients and those diagnosed with a high-grade tumor. Among patients with a recurrence, 10% received fewer visits than advised, while 28% of patients without a recurrence received more visits than advised. CONCLUSIONS A minority of STS patients received guideline-concordant FU visits, suggesting that clinicians seem to incorporate recurrence risk in decisions on FU frequency.
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- Anouk A. Kruiswijk
- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Medical Decision Making, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands (P.J.M.-v.d.M.)
- Orthopedic Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Medical Decision Making, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands (P.J.M.-v.d.M.)
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Medical Decision Making, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands (P.J.M.-v.d.M.)
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- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Medical Decision Making, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands (P.J.M.-v.d.M.)
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Bazzocchi A, Guglielmi G, Aparisi Gómez MP. Sarcoma Imaging Surveillance. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am 2023; 31:193-214. [PMID: 37019546 DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2023.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are a heterogeneous group of solid tumors. There are many histologic subtypes. The prognosis after treatment may be estimated by the analysis of the type of tumor, grade, depth, size at diagnosis, and age of the patient. These type of sarcomas most commonly metastasize to the lungs and may have a relatively high rate of local recurrence, depending on the histologic type and surgical margins. Patients with recurrence have a poorer prognosis. The surveillance of patients with STS is therefore extremely important. This review analyzes the role of MR imaging and US in detecting local recurrence.
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- Alberto Bazzocchi
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via G. C. Pupilli 1, Bologna 40136, Italy.
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy; Department of Radiology, University of Foggia, Viale Luigi Pinto 1, Foggia 71100, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Auckland City Hospital, 2 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand; Department of Radiology, IMSKE, Calle Suiza, 11, Valencia 46024, Spain
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Stanborough R, Demertzis JL, Wessell DE, Lenchik L, Ahlawat S, Baker JC, Banks J, Caracciolo JT, Garner HW, Hentz C, Lewis VO, Lu Y, Maynard JR, Pierce JL, Scott JA, Sharma A, Beaman FD. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Malignant or Aggressive Primary Musculoskeletal Tumor-Staging and Surveillance: 2022 Update. J Am Coll Radiol 2022; 19:S374-S389. [PMID: 36436964 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2022.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Malignant or aggressive primary musculoskeletal tumors are rare and encompass a wide variety of bone and soft tissue tumors. Given the most common site for metastasis from these primary musculoskeletal tumors is to the lung, chest imaging is integral in both staging and surveillance. Extrapulmonary metastases are rarely encountered with only a few exceptions. Following primary tumor resection, surveillance of the primary tumor site is generally recommended. Local surveillance imaging recommendations differ between primary tumors of bone origin versus soft tissue origin. This document consolidates the current evidence and expert opinion for the imaging staging and surveillance of these tumors into five clinical scenarios. The ACR Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based guidelines for specific clinical conditions that are reviewed annually by a multidisciplinary expert panel. The guideline development and revision process support the systematic analysis of the medical literature from peer-reviewed journals. Established methodology principles such as Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation or GRADE are adapted to evaluate the evidence. The RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method User Manual provides the methodology to determine the appropriateness of imaging and treatment procedures for specific clinical scenarios. In those instances in which peer-reviewed literature is lacking or equivocal, experts may be the primary evidentiary source available to formulate a recommendation.
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- Diagnostic Imaging Associates, Chesterfield, Missouri; Partner, ProSight Radiology.
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- Panel Vice-Chair, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina
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- The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland; member
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- MSK Imaging and Interventions Fellowship Director, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri
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- Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; FRS 2023 Program Chair; ACR alternate counselor from Florida; MSK Section Chair for group; Medical student radiology rotation clerkship director for HCA Florida Aventura and Kendall Hospitals
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- Section Head, MSK Imaging, Moffitt Cancer Center and University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida; MSK-RADS (Bone) Committee; Chairman
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- Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida; Committee Chair, Society of Skeletal Radiology and International Skeletal Society
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- Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois; Commission on Radiation Oncology
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- University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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- Brigham & Women's Hospital & Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons; Director, Neurosurgical Trauma; Codirector, Spinal Deformity and Scoliosis Surgery Brigham and Women's Hospital; Cochair, Spinal Cord Injury Section, North American Spine Society; Chair, Payor Response
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- Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida; Primary care physician; Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program, Chair of the Governing Board; Program Director Sports Medicine Fellowship, Mayo Clinic Florida
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- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia; Associate Division Chair, Musculoskeletal Radiology, University of Virginia; Radiology Residency Global Health Leadership Track Program Director, University of Virginia
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- Chief Quality Officer, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York
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- Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida; Commission on Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging; Chair, Research Committee, Radiology, Mayo Clinic Florida; Chair, PET-MRI Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Florida
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The Role of Imaging in Soft Tissue Sarcoma Diagnosis and Management. Surg Clin North Am 2022; 102:539-550. [DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2022.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Patterns of Extrapulmonary Metastases in Sarcoma Surveillance. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13184669. [PMID: 34572896 PMCID: PMC8470859 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13184669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) most commonly metastasize to the lungs. Current surveillance guidelines variably recommend abdominal and pelvic imaging, but there is little evidence to support this. We sought to determine the proportion of initial pulmonary versus extrapulmonary metastases, the time to development of each, and factors to identify patients that would benefit from abdominopelvic surveillance. We retrospectively reviewed 382 patients who underwent surgical treatment for STS at a single institution. Of the 33% (126/382) of patients who developed metastases, 72% (90/126) were pulmonary, 22% (28/126) were extrapulmonary, and 6% (8/126) developed both simultaneously. Initial extrapulmonary metastases occurred later (log rank p = 0.049), with median 11 months (IQR, 5 to 19) until pulmonary disease and 22 months (IQR, 6 to 45) until extrapulmonary disease. Pulmonary metastases were more common in patients with high grade tumors (p = 0.0201) and larger tumors (p < 0.0001). Our multivariate analysis did not identify any factors associated with initial extrapulmonary metastases. A substantial minority of initial metastases were extrapulmonary; these occurred later and over a broader time range than initial pulmonary metastases. Moreover, extrapulmonary metastases are more difficult to predict than pulmonary metastases, adding to the challenge of creating targeted surveillance protocols.
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Dammerer D, VAN Beeck A, Schneeweiss V, Schwabegger A. Follow-up Strategies for Primary Extremity Soft-tissue Sarcoma in Adults: A Systematic Review of the Published Literature. In Vivo 2021; 34:3057-3068. [PMID: 33144410 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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AIM Follow-up strategies for primary extremity soft-tissue sarcomas (eSTS) in adults were evaluated in a systematic review of the published literature. MATERIAL AND METHODS The published literature was reviewed using PubMed. Of 136,646 studies published between 1985 and 2019, 78 original articles met the inclusion criteria. Articles were selected on the basis of the PRISMA guidelines. The selected articles were then cross-searched to identify further publications. August 1, 2019 was used as the concluding date of publication. RESULTS A variety of follow-up schedules have been reported in recently published literature. Two official guidelines have been approved by international societies. The guidelines distinguish between high- and low-grade STS, but mention a wide range of follow-up intervals. Established tools of follow-up include computed tomograph, X-rays of the chest, and magnetic resonance imaging of the primary tumor site in addition to clinical observation and physical examination. CONCLUSION Further research will be needed to establish evidence-based guidelines and schedules for follow-up strategies in patients with eSTS.
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- Dietmar Dammerer
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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von Konow A, Ghanei I, Styring E, Vult von Steyern F. Late Local Recurrence and Metastasis in Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Extremities and Trunk Wall: Better Outcome After Treatment of Late Events Compared with Early. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:7891-7902. [PMID: 33861406 PMCID: PMC8519908 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-09942-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background Approximately 80% of soft tissue sarcoma (STS) recurrences, local and metastatic disease, are diagnosed within the first 3 years after primary diagnosis and treatment. Recurrences, however, can present after a longer period of remission. Our goal was to identify factors that may predict the risk of late recurrence. Methods We identified 677 patients with STS of the extremities and trunk wall from a population-based sarcoma register. Of these, 377 patients were alive and event-free at 3 years and were included for analysis of possible risk factors for late recurrence. Results Fifty-five of 377 (15%) patients developed late recurrence: 23 local recurrence, 21 metastasis, and 11 both manifestations. With R0 wide surgical margin as reference, R0 marginal (hazard ratio [HR] 2.6; p = 0.02) and R1 (HR 5.0; p = 0.005) margins were risk factors for late local recurrence. Malignancy grade (HR 8.3; p = 0.04) and R0 marginal surgical margin (HR 2.3; p = 0.04) were risk factors for late metastasis. We could not find a statistically significant correlation of late recurrence with many of the generally known risk factors for local recurrence and metastasis in STS. Outcome after treatment of late recurrences was better compared with outcome after treatment of early events. Conclusions Late recurrences, albeit relatively rare, do occur. Outcome after treatment was good compared with outcome after early events. Long surveillance of all patients with high-grade STS, especially if R0 wide surgical margin is not achieved in the primary treatment, appear to be well justified. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1245/s10434-021-09942-8.
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- Arvid von Konow
- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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Sedaghat S, Sedaghat M, Meschede J, Jansen O, Both M. Diagnostic value of MRI for detecting recurrent soft-tissue sarcoma in a long-term analysis at a multidisciplinary sarcoma center. BMC Cancer 2021; 21:398. [PMID: 33849475 PMCID: PMC8042876 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-08113-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Soft-tissue sarcomas (STS) are rare tumors of the soft tissue. Recent diagnostic studies on STS mainly dealt with only few cases of STS and did not investigate the post-therapeutic performance of MRI in a routine clinical setting. Therefore, we assessed the long-term diagnostic accuracy of MRI for detecting recurrent STS at a multidisciplinary sarcoma center. Methods In all, 1055 postoperative follow-up MRIs of 204 patients were included in the study. MRI follow-up scans were systematically reviewed for diagnostic values (true-positive/−negative and false-positive/−negative results) in detecting recurrences. Pathological reports and follow-up MRIs were set as baseline references. Results The median age of the patients was 55.3 ± 18.2 years. Of the patients, 34.8% presented with recurrences. Here, 65 follow-up scans were true positive, 23 false positive, 6 false negative, and 961 true negative. The overall sensitivity and specificity of MRI for detecting recurrences were 92 and 98%, respectively, with an accuracy of 97%. For intramuscular lesions and after surgery alone the sensitivity was higher (95 and 97%, respectively) than for subcutaneous lesions and surgery with additional radiation therapy (83 and 86%, respectively), at similarly high specificities (96–98%). The 6 false-negative results were found in streaky (n = 2) and small ovoid/nodular (n = 4) recurring lesions. The false-positive lesions imitated streaky (n = 14), ovoid/nodular (n = 8), and polycyclic/multilobulated recurring tumors (n = 1). All false-positive results were found in patients in whom the primary tumors were polycyclic/multilobulated in appearance. Conclusion MRI shows a high diagnostic accuracy for detecting recurrent STS, with a high sensitivity and specificity. The diagnostic accuracy decreases in subcutaneous lesions and after surgery with radiation therapy, compared to intramuscular lesions and surgery alone. Radiologists should pay particular attention to streaky and small ovoid/nodular recurring lesions and patients with polycyclic/multilobulated primary tumors.
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- Sam Sedaghat
- Department for Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Str. 3, 24105, Kiel, Germany.
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- Department for Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Str. 3, 24105, Kiel, Germany.,Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Bürkle de la Camp-Platz 1, 44789, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Bürkle de la Camp-Platz 1, 44789, Bochum, Germany.,Department for Radiology and Neuroradiology, Klinikum Dortmund, Beurhausstraße 40, 44137, Dortmund, Germany
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- Department for Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Str. 3, 24105, Kiel, Germany
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- Department for Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Str. 3, 24105, Kiel, Germany
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Schneider P, Giglio V, Ghanem D, Wilson D, Turcotte R, Isler M, Mottard S, Miller B, Hayden J, Doung YC, Gundle K, Randall RL, Jones K, Vélez R, Ghert M. Willingness of patients with sarcoma to participate in cancer surveillance research: a cross-sectional patient survey. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e042742. [PMID: 33637543 PMCID: PMC7919570 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To determine the proportion of patients with extremity sarcoma who would be willing to participate in a clinical trial in which they would be randomised to one of four different postoperative sarcoma surveillance regimens. Additionally, we assessed patients' perspectives on the burden of cancer care, factors that influence comfort with randomisation and the importance of cancer research. DESIGN Prospective, cross-sectional patient survey. SETTING Outpatient sarcoma clinics in Canada, the USA and Spain between May 2017 and April 2020. Survey data were entered into a study-specific database. PARTICIPANTS Patients with extremity sarcoma who had completed definitive treatment from seven clinics across Canada, the USA and Spain. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The proportion of patients with extremity sarcoma who would be willing to participate in a randomised controlled trial (RCT) that evaluates varying postoperative cancer surveillance regimens. RESULTS One hundred thirty complete surveys were obtained. Respondents reported a wide range of burdens related to clinical care and surveillance. The majority of patients (85.5%) responded that they would agree to participate in a cancer surveillance RCT if eligible. The most common reason to participate was that they wanted to help future patients. Those that would decline to participate most commonly reported that participating in research would be too much of a burden for them at a time when they are already feeling overwhelmed. However, most patients agreed that cancer research will help doctors better understand and treat cancer. CONCLUSIONS These results demonstrate that most participants would be willing to participate in an RCT that evaluates varying postoperative cancer surveillance regimens. Participants' motivation for trial participation included altruistic reasons to help future patients and deterrents to trial participation included the overwhelming burden of a cancer diagnosis. These results will help inform the development of patient-centred RCT protocols in sarcoma surveillance research. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V.
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, University of Montreal, Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, University of Montreal, Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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CORR Insights®: Does Advanced Imaging Have a Role in Detecting Local Recurrence of Soft-tissue Sarcoma? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2020; 478:2821-2822. [PMID: 32568890 PMCID: PMC7899389 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Isidro U, O'Brien LM, Sebro R. Linear mixed-effects models for estimation of pulmonary metastasis growth rate: implications for CT surveillance in patients with sarcoma. Br J Radiol 2020; 93:20190856. [PMID: 32559116 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20190856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Sarcoma patients often undergo surveillance chest CT for detection of pulmonary metastases. No data exist on the optimal surveillance interval for chest CT. The aim of this study was to estimate pulmonary metastasis growth rate in sarcoma patients. METHODS This was a retrospective review of 95 patients with pulmonary metastases (43 patients with histologically confirmed metastases and 52 with clinically diagnosed metastases) from sarcoma treated at an academic tertiary-care center between 01 January 2000 and 01 June 2019. Age, sex, primary tumor size, grade, subtype, size and volume of the pulmonary metastasis over successive chest CT scans were recorded. Two metastases per patient were chosen if possible. Multivariate linear mixed-effects models with random effects for each pulmonary metastasis and each patient were used to estimate pulmonary metastasis growth rate, evaluating the impact of patient age, tumor size, tumor grade, chemotherapy and tumor subtype. We estimated the pulmonary metastasis volume doubling time using these analyses. RESULTS Maximal primary tumor size at diagnosis (LRT statistic = 2.58, df = 2, p = 0.275), tumor grade (LRT statistic = 1.13, df = 2, p = 0.567), tumor type (LRT statistic = 7.59, df = 6, p = 0.269), and patient age at diagnosis (LRT statistic = 0.735, df = 2, p = 0.736) were not statistically significant predictors of pulmonary nodule growth from baseline values. Chemotherapy decreased the rate of pulmonary nodule growth from baseline (LRT statistic = 7.96, df = 2, p = 0.0187). 95% of untreated pulmonary metastases are expected to grow less than 6 mm in 6.4 months. There was significant intrapatient and interpatient variation in pulmonary metastasis growth rate. Pulmonary metastasis volume growth rate was best fit with an exponential model in time. The volume doubling time for pulmonary metastases assuming an exponential model in time was 143 days (95% CI (104, 231) days). CONCLUSIONS Assuming a 2 mm nodule is the smallest reliably detectable nodule by CT, the data suggest that an untreated pulmonary metastasis is expected to grow to 8 mm in 8.4 months (95% CI (4.9, 10.2) months). Tumor size, grade and sarcoma subtype did not significantly alter pulmonary metastasis growth rate. However, chemotherapy slowed the pulmonary metastasis growth rate. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE CT surveillance intervals for pulmonary metastases can be estimated based on metastasis growth rate. There was significant variation in the pulmonary metastasis growth rate between metastases within patient and between patients. Pulmonary nodule volume growth followed an exponential model, linear in time.
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- Ulysses Isidro
- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Colby College, Waterville, ME 04901, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3737 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Department of Genetics, University of Pennsylvania, 415 Curie Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.,Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics University of Pennsylvania, 423 Guardian Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Bae S, Karnon J, Crane G, Bessen T, Desai J, Crowe P, Neuhaus S. Cost-effectiveness analysis of imaging surveillance in stage II and III extremity soft tissue sarcoma: an Australian perspective. COST EFFECTIVENESS AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION 2020; 18:5. [PMID: 32042270 PMCID: PMC6998821 DOI: 10.1186/s12962-020-0202-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background Surveillance imaging is used to detect local and/or distant recurrence following primary treatment of localised soft tissue sarcoma (STS), however evidence supporting optimal surveillance modality or frequency is lacking. We used prospectively collected sarcoma data to describe current surveillance imaging practice in patients with AJCC stage II and III extremity STS and evaluate its cost-effectiveness. Methods From three selected Australian sarcoma referral centres, we identified patients with stage II and III extremity STS treated between 2009 and 2013. Medical records were reviewed to ascertain surveillance imaging practices, including modality, frequency and patient outcomes. A discrete event simulation model was developed and calibrated using clinical data to estimate health service costs and quality adjusted life years (QALYs) associated with alternative surveillance strategies. Results Of 133 patients treated for stage II and III extremity STS, the majority were followed up with CT chest (86%), most commonly at 3-monthly intervals and 62% of patients had the primary site imaged with MRI at 6-monthly. There was limited use of chest-X-ray. A discrete event simulation model demonstrated that CT chest screening was the most cost effective surveillance strategy, gaining additional QALYs at a mean incremental cost of $30,743. MRI alone and PET-CT alone were not cost-effective, whilst a combined strategy of CT + MRI had an incremental cost per QALY gained of $96,556. Conclusions Wide variations were observed in surveillance imaging practices in this high-risk STS cohort. Modelling demonstrated the value of CT chest for distant recurrence surveillance over other forms of imaging in terms of cost and QALYs. Further work is required to evaluate cost-effectiveness in a prospective manner.
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- Susie Bae
- 1Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia.,2Sir Peter MacCallum, Department of Oncology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010 Australia
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- 3College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, 1 Flinders Dr, Bedford Park, SA 5042 Australia
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- 4The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005 Australia
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- 5Department of Radiology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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- 1Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia.,2Sir Peter MacCallum, Department of Oncology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010 Australia
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- 6Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, 320-346 Barker St, Randwick, NSW 2031 Australia
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- 4The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005 Australia
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The Surveillance After Extremity Tumor Surgery (SAFETY) trial: protocol for a pilot study to determine the feasibility of a multi-centre randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e029054. [PMID: 31537562 PMCID: PMC6756324 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Following the treatment of patients with soft tissue sarcomas (STS) that are not metastatic at presentation, the high risk for local and systemic disease recurrence necessitates post-treatment surveillance. Systemic recurrence is most often detected in the lungs. The most appropriate surveillance frequency and modality remain unknown and, as such, clinical practice is highly varied. We plan to assess the feasibility of conducting a multi-centre randomised controlled trial (RCT) that will evaluate the effect on overall 5-year survival of two different surveillance frequencies and imaging modalities in patients with STS who undergo surgical excision with curative intent. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The Surveillance After Extremity Tumor Surgery trial will be a multi-centre 2×2 factorial RCT. Patients with non-metastatic primary Grade II or III STS treated with excision will be allocated to one of four treatment arms1: chest radiograph (CXR) every 3 months for 2 years2; CXR every 6 months for 2 years3; chest CT every 3 months for 2 years or4 chest CT every 6 months for 2 years. The primary outcome of the pilot study is the feasibility of a definitive RCT based on a combination of feasibility endpoints. Secondary outcomes for the pilot study include the primary outcome of the definitive trial (overall survival), patient-reported outcomes on anxiety, satisfaction and quality of life, local recurrence-free survival, metastasis-free survival, treatment-related complications and net healthcare costs related to surveillance. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This trial received provisional ethics approval from the McMaster/Hamilton Health Sciences Research Ethics Board on 7 August 2019 (Project number 7562). Final ethics approval will be obtained prior to commencing patient recruitment. Once feasibility has been established and the definitive protocol is finalised, the study will transition to the definitive study. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT03944798; Pre-results.
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- The SAFETY Investigators
- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Witt RG, Baldini EH, Raut CP. Screening populations at high risk for soft tissue sarcoma and surveillance following soft tissue sarcoma resection. J Surg Oncol 2019; 120:882-890. [PMID: 31432526 DOI: 10.1002/jso.25676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are a rare and diverse group of tumors that affect both adult and pediatric populations. This review discusses current screening recommendations for populations at increased risk for STS, including those with genetic predispositions. We also review surveillance guidelines for those at risk for recurrence following curative-intent surgery.
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- Russell G Witt
- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Lung Surveillance Strategy for High-Grade Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Chest X-Ray or CT Scan? J Am Coll Surg 2019; 229:449-457. [PMID: 31377411 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2019.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Given the propensity for lung metastases, National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines recommend lung surveillance with either chest x-ray (CXR) or CT in high-grade soft tissue sarcoma. Considering survival, diagnostic sensitivity, and cost, the optimal modality is unknown. METHODS The US Sarcoma Collaborative database (2000 to 2016) was reviewed for patients who underwent resection of a primary high-grade soft tissue sarcoma. Primary end point was overall survival (OS). Cost analysis was performed. RESULTS Among 909 patients, 83% had truncal/extremity and 17% had retroperitoneal tumors. Recurrence occurred in 48%, of which 54% were lung metastases. Lung surveillance was performed with CT in 80% and CXR in 20%. Both groups were clinically similar, although CT patients had more retroperitoneal tumors and recurrences. Regardless of modality, 85% to 90% of lung metastases were detected within the first 2 years with a similar re-intervention rate. When considering age, tumor size, location, margin status, and receipt of radiation, lung metastasis was independently associated with worse OS (hazard ratio 4.26; p < 0.01) and imaging modality was not (hazard ratio 1.01; p = 0.97). Chest x-ray patients did not have an inferior 5-year OS rate compared with CT (71% vs 60%; p < 0.01). When analyzing patients in whom no lung metastases were detected, both cohorts had a similar 5-year OS rate (73% vs 74%; p = 0.42), suggesting CXR was not missing clinically relevant lung nodules. When adhering to a guideline-specified protocol for 2018 projected 4,406 cases, surveillance with CXR for 5 years results in savings of $5 million to $8 million/year to the US healthcare system. CONCLUSIONS In this large multicenter study, lung surveillance with CXR did not result in worse overall survival compared with CT. With considerable savings, a CXR-based protocol can optimize resource use for lung surveillance in high-grade soft tissue sarcoma; prospective trials are needed.
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Park JW, Yoo HJ, Kim HS, Choi JY, Cho HS, Hong SH, Han I. MRI surveillance for local recurrence in extremity soft tissue sarcoma. Eur J Surg Oncol 2018; 45:268-274. [PMID: 30352764 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2018.08.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Revised: 08/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The role of MRI in surveillance for local recurrence (LR) remains uncertain in extremity soft tissue sarcoma (STS). The aims of this study were 1) to examine the usefulness of MRI in detecting LR, 2) to identify the characteristics of LR detected by MRI, and 3) to examine whether MRI surveillance is associated with oncologic outcome. MATERIALS AND METHODS 477 patients who had regular surveillance for LR after surgery for extremity STS were reviewed. Surveillance was performed by routine MRI in 325 patients or other imaging modalities in 152 patients. RESULTS The rate of MRI-detected LR, defined as clinically undetectable LR identified on MRI, was 10.5% in the MRI surveillance cohort. The detection rates of MRI-detected LR were significantly higher in the patients with high risk of LR. MRI-detected LRs were more commonly located in the thigh or buttock (p = 0.005), were smaller (p = 0.001) and had LRs without mass formation (p = 0.007) than non-MRI-detected LRs. On Kaplan-Meier analysis, patients with MRI-detected LR tended to have better post-LR survival (p = 0.104). CONCLUSION Routine MRI surveillance can detect a significant number of clinically undetectable LRs in extremity STS especially for LRs in the thigh or buttock, small LRs or LRs without mass formation.
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- Jong Woong Park
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea; Orthopaedic Oncology Clinic, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
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Puri A, Ranganathan P, Gulia A, Crasto S, Hawaldar R, Badwe RA. Does a less intensive surveillance protocol affect the survival of patients after treatment of a sarcoma of the limb? Bone Joint J 2018; 100-B:262-268. [DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.100b2.bjj-2017-0789.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Aims A single-centre prospective randomized trial was conducted to investigate whether a less intensive follow-up protocol would not be inferior to a conventional follow-up protocol, in terms of overall survival, in patients who have undergone surgery for sarcoma of the limb. Initial short-term results were published in 2014. Patients and Methods The primary objective was to show non-inferiority of a chest radiograph (CXR) group compared with a CT scan group, and of a less frequent (six-monthly) group than a more frequent (three-monthly) group, in two-by-two comparison. The primary outcome was overall survival and the secondary outcome was a recurrence-free survival. Five-year survival was compared between the CXR and CT scan groups and between the three-monthly and six-monthly groups. Of 500 patients who were enrolled, 476 were available for follow-up. Survival analyses were performed on a per-protocol basis (n = 412). Results The updated results recorded 12 (2.4%) local recurrences, 182 (36.8%) metastases, and 56 (11.3%) combined (local + metastases) recurrence at a median follow-up of 81 months (60 to 118). Of 68 local recurrences, 60 (88%) were identified by the patients themselves. The six-monthly regime (overall survival (OS) 54%, recurrence-free survival (RFS) 46%) did not lead to a worse survival and was not inferior to the three-monthly regime (OS 55%, RFS 47%) in terms of detecting recurrence. Although CT scans (OS 53%, RFS 54%) detected pulmonary metastasis earlier, it did not lead to a better survival compared with CXR (OS 56%, RFS 59%). Conclusion The overall survival of patients who are treated for a sarcoma of the limb is not inferior to those followed up with a less intensive regimen than a more intensive protocol, in terms of frequency of visits and mode of imaging. CXR at six-monthly intervals and patient education about examination of the site of the surgery will detect most recurrences without deleterious effects on the eventual outcome. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:262–8.
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- A. Puri
- Tata Memorial Centre, HBNI, Dr
E. Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai
400 012, India
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- Tata Memorial Centre, HBNI, Dr
E. Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai
400 012, India
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- Tata Memorial Centre, HBNI, Dr
E. Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai
400 012, India
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- Tata Memorial Centre, HBNI, Dr
E. Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai
400 012, India
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- Tata Memorial Centre, HBNI, Dr
E. Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai
400 012, India
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- Tata Memorial Centre, HBNI, Dr
E. Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai
400 012, India
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Weichteilsarkome: Wie lassen sich posttherapeutische Veränderungen von Rezidiven unterscheiden? Radiologe 2017; 57:923-937. [DOI: 10.1007/s00117-017-0310-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Spalteholz M, Gulow J. Pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma infiltrating thoracic spine in a 59-year-old female patient: Case report. GMS INTERDISCIPLINARY PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY DGPW 2017; 6:Doc11. [PMID: 28868225 PMCID: PMC5525316 DOI: 10.3205/iprs000113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) represents a malignant tumor of skeletal muscle cells arising from rhabdomyoblasts. RMS represents the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children. In adults it is uncommon and accounts for less than 1% of all malignant solid tumors. While treatment protocols are well known for children, there is no standardized regimen in adults. This is one reason, why the outcome in adults is worse than in children. We present the case of a 59-year-old female patient with pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma (PRMS) infiltrating the thoracic spine. Multimodality treatment was performed including en-bloc resection, adjuvant multidrug chemotherapy and radiation beam therapy. The patient was tumor free and had no relapse within 6 month follow-up.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Helios Park-Klinikum, Leipzig, Germany
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Royce TJ, Punglia RS, Chen AB, Patel SA, Thornton KA, Raut CP, Baldini EH. Cost-Effectiveness of Surveillance for Distant Recurrence in Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Ann Surg Oncol 2017; 24:3264-3270. [PMID: 28718037 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-017-5996-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Optimal distant recurrence (DR) surveillance strategies for extremity soft tissue sarcoma (STS) are unknown. We performed a cost-effectiveness analysis of different imaging modalities performed at guideline-specified intervals. METHODS We developed a Markov model simulating lifetime outcomes for 54-year-old patients after definitive treatment for American Joint Committee on Cancer stage II-III extremity STS using four surveillance strategies: watchful waiting (WW), chest X-ray (CXR), chest computed tomography (CCT), and positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT). Probabilities, utilities, and costs were extracted from the literature and Medicare claims to determine incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICER). RESULTS CCT was the most effective and most costly strategy with CXR the most cost-effective strategy at a societal willing-to-pay (WTP) of $100,000/quality-adjusted life year (QALY). The ICER was $12,113/QALY for CXR versus $104,366/QALY for CCT while PET/CT was never cost-effective. Sensitivity analyses demonstrated CCT becomes the preferred imaging modality as the lifetime risk of DR increases beyond 33% or as the WTP increases beyond $120,000/QALY. CONCLUSIONS Optimal DR surveillance imaging for stage II-III extremity STS should be individualized based on patients' risks for DR. These results suggest CXR, or CCT performed at more protracted intervals, may be preferred for lower-risk patients (i.e., DR risk <33%), whereas CCT may be preferred for higher-risk patients (i.e., DR risk >33%). Further study of optimal strategies is needed. In the interim, these findings may help to refine guidelines to reduce resource overutilization during routine surveillance of lower-risk sarcoma patients.
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- Trevor J Royce
- Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. .,Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.,Division of Surgical Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.,Center for Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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Hovgaard TB, Nymark T, Skov O, Petersen MM. Follow-up after initial surgical treatment of soft tissue sarcomas in the extremities and trunk wall. Acta Oncol 2017; 56:1004-1012. [PMID: 28287011 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2017.1299937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Evaluation of our surveillance program for soft tissue sarcomas (STS) and borderline tumors (BT) for identification of local recurrence and lung metastases the first 2 years postoperatively. METHODS We retrospectively assessed the medical files of all patients (n = 232) with STS and BT of the extremities and trunk wall who underwent surgery from 2010 to 2013. Two-hundred-and-thirty-two patients were included in the local recurrence study and 116 patients in the lung metastasis study. We extracted information on how local recurrence and lung metastases were detected. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and 2 × 2-contingency table with Chi-square test were used. Local recurrence and lung metastases were analyzed separately. RESULTS Twenty-five of 232 patients experienced local recurrence and 19 of 116 patients experienced lung metastases. Compared to clinical examination, local imaging led to a larger amount of local recurrence suspicions (37/560 vs. 8/706). Suspicions occurring on local imaging were more accurate than on clinical examination (17/37 vs. 0/8 affirmed). Local imaging identified a larger amount of local recurrence than clinical examination (17/560 vs. 0/706). Thirty-three patients suspected local recurrence themselves, 8 were affirmed. Compared to x-ray, computerized tomography (CT) led to a larger amount of lung metastasis suspicions (22/284 vs. 6/276). Suspicions occurring on CT seemed more accurate than on x-ray (15/22 vs. 2/6 affirmed). CT found a larger amount of lung metastases than x-ray (15/284 vs. 2/276). Three patients suspected lung metastases themselves, 1 was affirmed. CONCLUSION Bi-annual local imaging and CT the first 2 years after surgery of STS detect local recurrence and lung metastases better than clinical examination and x-ray. Clinical examination and x-ray between these examinations is unnecessary. Patients' own suspicion of local recurrence and lung metastases is still important.
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- Thea Bechmann Hovgaard
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Section, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- ITAR Section, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- ITAR Section, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Musculoskeletal Tumor Section, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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Chou SHS, Hippe DS, Lee AY, Scherer K, Porrino JA, Davidson DJ, Chew FS, Ha AS. Gadolinium Contrast Enhancement Improves Confidence in Diagnosing Recurrent Soft Tissue Sarcoma by MRI. Acad Radiol 2017; 24:615-622. [PMID: 28117119 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2016.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Revised: 12/09/2016] [Accepted: 12/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES To determine how utilization of postgadolinium magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) influenced reader accuracy and confidence at identifying postoperative soft tissue sarcoma (STS) recurrence among readers with various levels of expertise. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study was institutional review board approved and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliant. Postoperative MRI from 26 patients with prior STS resection (13 patients with confirmed recurrence, 13 without recurrence) was reviewed. Four blinded readers of varying expertise (radiology resident, fellow, attending, and orthopedic oncologist) initially evaluated only the precontrast images and rated each MRI for recurrence on a 5-point confidence scale. Assessment was repeated with the addition of contrast-enhanced sequences. Diagnostic accuracy based on confidence ratings was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC). Changes in confidence ratings were calculated using Wilcoxon signed-rank test. RESULTS All readers demonstrated good diagnostic accuracy both with and without contrast-enhanced images (AUC >0.98 for each reader). When contrast-enhanced images were made available, the resident recorded improved confidence with both assigning (P = 0.031) and excluding recurrence (P = 0.006); the fellow showed improved confidence only with assigning recurrence (P = 0.015); and the surgeon showed improved confidence in excluding recurrence (P = 0.003). The addition of contrast-enhanced images did not significantly influence the diagnostic confidence of the attending radiologist. CONCLUSIONS Diagnostic accuracy of MRI was excellent in evaluating postoperative STS recurrence, and reader confidence improved depending on expertise when postgadolinium imaging was included in the assessment.
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Cool P, Cribb G. The impact and efficacy of surveillance in patients with sarcoma of the extremities. Bone Joint Res 2017; 6:224-230. [PMID: 28438971 PMCID: PMC5415907 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.64.bjr-2016-0253.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2016] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES In this cross sectional study, the impact and the efficacy of a surveillance programme for sarcomas of the extremities was analysed. METHODS All patients who had treatment with curative intent for a high-grade sarcoma and were diagnosed before 2014 were included and followed for a minimum of two years. RESULTS Of the 909 patients who had a review appointment in 2014, 131 were under review for a high-grade sarcoma of the extremities following treatment with curative intent. Of these patients, three patients died of disease, two patients died of other causes, 12 are alive, with disease, and 114 have no evidence of disease. The surveillance programme accounts for 14% of all review appointments.Four of five patients (80%) who developed local recurrence identified the recurrence themselves. Chest radiographs are adequate in identifying metastatic disease and 11 (73%) of metastases were diagnosed during a routine follow up visit. However, the chance of cure is small and only two patients were referred for a metastatectomy. Of these only one survived for more than two years.The mean time for developing metastatic disease and local recurrence was 2.0 and 3.9 years respectively. Once identified, the mean time to death was 2.1 years for patients with metastatic disease. CONCLUSIONS Surveillance of sarcoma patients makes up a substantial amount of the workload of a sarcoma unit. The chance of cure following identification of local recurrence or metastatic disease, however, is small. Alternative methods of surveillance that allow better evaluation of the patient's needs are recommended.Cite this article: P. Cool, G. Cribb. The impact and efficacy of surveillance in patients with sarcoma of the extremities. Bone Joint Res 2017;6:224-230. DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.64.BJR-2016-0253.R1.
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- Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Gobowen, Oswestry SY10 7AG, UK
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- Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Gobowen, Oswestry SY10 7AG, UK
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Cipriano C, Griffin AM, Ferguson PC, Wunder JS. Developing an Evidence-based Followup Schedule for Bone Sarcomas Based on Local Recurrence and Metastatic Progression. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2017; 475:830-838. [PMID: 27339121 PMCID: PMC5289192 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-016-4941-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The potential for local recurrence and pulmonary metastasis after treatment of primary bone sarcomas necessitates careful patient followup; however, minimal data exist regarding the incidence and timing of these events, and therefore an evidence-based surveillance protocol has not been developed. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES The purposes of this study were to (1) describe the frequency and timing of local recurrence by histologic grade over time; (2) describe the frequency and timing of metastasis by histologic grade and diagnosis over time; and (3) use these data to either justify current surveillance schedules and/or propose modifications that may improve the rate of new pulmonary metastatic events detected per examination. METHODS A retrospective review was performed of all patients who underwent resection of a primary, nonmetastatic bone sarcoma (excluding chordoma) at a single tertiary oncology center from 1989 to 2010. Of the 680 patients identified, 15 were excluded for loss of followup in the first 2 years, leaving 665 eligible for study. Of these, 437 patients were alive with no evidence of disease at the conclusion of the study (mean followup, 136 months; range, 25-321 months). Cox regression analysis was performed to evaluate and control for patient age, tumor size, tumor location, and surgical margins. With patients stratified by sarcoma grade, Kaplan-Meier survival curves were constructed for the endpoints of local recurrence and metastasis, and log-rank tests were used to compare the rates of these events between grades and diagnoses. The number of new pulmonary metastatic events per patient-year was calculated for each sarcoma grade over the time intervals used in current surveillance protocols (0-2, 2-5, 5-10, and > 10 years) to facilitate development of a surveillance schedule that would maximize events detected per imaging study performed. In addition, to determine the effect of disease type, subset analysis was performed for osteosarcoma (OSA) and chondrosarcoma because these were the only diagnoses with sufficient numbers to support individual statistical analysis. RESULTS With the numbers available for study, the overall local recurrence-free survival did not differ between sarcoma grades at any time points (p = 0.864). Metastasis-free survival curves differed between sarcoma grades (p < 0.001), and the pattern of Grade 2 OSA metastasis was more consistent with other Grade 3 sarcomas, so it was subsequently classified as high grade. No metastases of Grade 1 sarcomas occurred after 3 years, whereas Grade 2 and 3 sarcomas continued to metastasize until 10 years and rarely thereafter. According to the number of new pulmonary metastatic events per patient-year in each group, we propose that chest surveillance be performed according to the following schedule: annually only until 5 years for low-grade sarcomas; every 3 months for 2 years and annually from 2 to 10 years for intermediate-grade sarcomas; and every 3 months for 2 years, every 6 months from 2 to 5 years, and annually from 5 to 10 years for high-grade sarcomas. CONCLUSIONS Pulmonary screening beyond 5 years may not be necessary for Grade 1 tumors but should be continued until 10 years for Grade 2 and 3 bone sarcomas. The surveillance frequency listed here, which is based on the number of new pulmonary metastatic events per patient-year in each grade, would increase the number of such events detected per examination performed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, therapeutic study.
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- Cara Cipriano
- Division of Orthopaedic Oncology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St Louis, 660 S Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8233, St Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
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- University Musculoskeletal Oncology Unit, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- University Musculoskeletal Oncology Unit, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- University Musculoskeletal Oncology Unit, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Paioli A, Rocca M, Cevolani L, Rimondi E, Vanel D, Palmerini E, Cesari M, Longhi A, Eraldo AM, Marchesi E, Picci P, Ferrari S. Osteosarcoma follow-up: chest X-ray or computed tomography? Clin Sarcoma Res 2017; 7:3. [PMID: 28228934 PMCID: PMC5307808 DOI: 10.1186/s13569-017-0067-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2016] [Accepted: 02/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background In patients with relapsed osteosarcoma, the surgical excision of all metastases, defined as second complete remission (CR-2), is the factor that mainly influences post-relapse survival (PRS). Currently a validated follow-up policy for osteosarcoma is not available, both chest X-ray and computed tomography (CT) are suggested for lung surveillance. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the type of imaging technique used for chest surveillance, chest X-ray or CT, influenced the rate of CR-2 and prognosis in patients with recurrent osteosarcoma. Methods Patients up to 40 years with extremity osteosarcoma enrolled in consecutive clinical trials and treated at the Rizzoli Institute from 1986 to 2009 were identified. Only patients who had lung metastases alone as first pattern of recurrence were considered for the analysis. The rate of CR-2, overall survival (OS) and PRS were the end-points of the study. Results The median follow-up was 47 months (1–300), 215 patients were eligible. Lung metastases were detected by chest X-ray in 100 (47%) patients, by CT in 112 (52%) and by symptoms in 3 (1%). CR-2 rate was 60% for patients followed by X-rays and 88% for those followed by CT (p < .0001). 5-year PRS was 30% (95% CI 21–39) in the X-ray group and 49% (95% CI 39–59) in the CT group (p = .0004). 5-year OS was 35% (95% CI 26–44) in the X-ray group and 60% (95% CI 51–70) in the CT group (p = .004). Conclusions A follow-up strategy with chest CT leads to a higher rate of CR-2 and significantly improves PRS and OS in osteosarcoma, compared to chest X-ray.
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- Anna Paioli
- Chemotherapy Unit, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via Pupilli, 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via Pupilli, 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via Pupilli, 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via Pupilli, 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via Pupilli, 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Chemotherapy Unit, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via Pupilli, 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Chemotherapy Unit, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via Pupilli, 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Chemotherapy Unit, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via Pupilli, 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Chemotherapy Unit, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via Pupilli, 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Chemotherapy Unit, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via Pupilli, 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via di Barbiano, 1/10, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Chemotherapy Unit, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, via Pupilli, 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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Patel SA, Royce TJ, Barysauskas CM, Thornton KA, Raut CP, Baldini EH. Surveillance Imaging Patterns and Outcomes Following Radiation Therapy and Radical Resection for Localized Extremity and Trunk Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Ann Surg Oncol 2017; 24:1588-1595. [PMID: 28058559 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-016-5755-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Optimal surveillance imaging (SI) regimens following radiation therapy (RT) and radical resection for localized soft tissue sarcoma (STS) are unknown and practice patterns vary. METHODS Between 2006 and 2014, 94 patients with localized STS of the extremity/trunk treated with preoperative RT and radical resection were identified. Timing of local recurrence (LR), distant recurrence (DR), and SI were evaluated. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to determine recurrence-free and overall survival (OS), and the method of recurrence detection (SI or due to signs/symptoms) was determined. RESULTS Median tumor size was 7.5 cm, and 92% were intermediate/high grade. After a median follow-up of 60 months for surviving patients, 30 patients (32%) recurred, including 5 LRs and 26 DRs. The median time to LR and DR was 36.2 months (range 14.4-65.7) and 10.4 months (range 5.2-76.9), respectively, and the 5-year local recurrence-free survival (RFS), distant RFS, and OS was 95, 71, and 76%, respectively. Local SI was performed for 90% of patients, mostly by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI; 91%). Of the five LRs, two were detected by SI and three had signs/symptoms preceding imaging. All patients underwent distant SI. Of the 26 DRs, 23 (88%) were in the lung. SI detected 22 (85%) DRs, and only 4 of 26 had signs/symptoms prompting imaging. CONCLUSION Given excellent local control with RT and radical resection for intermediate/high-grade STS of the extremity/trunk, SI of the primary site should be reserved for select patients at high risk of LR. Conversely, due to frequent occurrence of asymptomatic DR in the lungs, periodic lung SI is appropriate. Routine abdominopelvic SI may not be indicated for most histologies.
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- Sagar A Patel
- Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Division of Surgical Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer-Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. .,Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.
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Oldrini G, Leroux A, Vogin G, Rios M, Marchal F, Sirveaux F, Verhaeghe JL, Renard-Oldrini S, Lesanne G, Salleron J, Henrot P. Comparison of the histopathological results of the radioguided percutaneous microbiopsies and the operative specimens of soft tissue tumors of limbs, trunk and retroperitoneum. Presse Med 2016; 45:e363-e368. [PMID: 27597301 DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2016.01.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2015] [Revised: 12/07/2015] [Accepted: 01/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Suspicious lesions of sarcoma require preoperative biopsies. If surgical biopsies remain the gold standard, radioguided percutaneous microbiopsies are gaining an increasing importance. The purpose of this study was to compare histopathological results of percutaneous biopsies of soft tissues, trunk and retroperitoneal tumors with the histopathological results of operative specimens. METHODS This is a retrospective study including 84 patients treated in our institution. The concordance between the results of the microbiopsy and the operative specimen for the benign-malignant differentiation and the histological type was evaluated. The microbiopsy accuracy was calculated. The sensitivity and the specificity of the microbiopsies compared to the operative specimen were also evaluated for the benign-malignant differentiation. RESULTS The concordance was 0.92 [0.79-1] for the benign-malignant differentiation, 0.97 [0.92-1] for the histological type. The accuracy of microbiopsies was therefore 96% (sensibility=97.0%; specificity=94.1%) for the benign-malignant detection and 97.8% for the histological type. CONCLUSION Percutaneous microbiopsies play an important part in the diagnosis of soft tissue tumors of the limbs, trunk and retroperitoneum, in particular as a replacement to more invasive surgical biopsies. This study evidences the increasing importance of the collaboration between radiologist, surgeon and pathologist in the diagnosis of sarcoma.
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- Guillaume Oldrini
- Institut de cancérologie de Lorraine, service d'imagerie, 6, avenue de Bourgogne, CS 30519, 54519 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France.
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- Institut de cancérologie de Lorraine, service d'anatomopathologie, 6, avenue de Bourgogne, CS 30519, 54519 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France
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- Institut de cancérologie de Lorraine, service de radiothérapie, 6, avenue de Bourgogne, CS 30519, 54519 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France
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- Institut de cancérologie de Lorraine, service d'oncologie, 6, avenue de Bourgogne, CS 30519, 54519 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France
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- Institut de cancérologie de Lorraine, service de chirurgie, 6, avenue de Bourgogne, CS 30519, 54519 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France
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- Centre chirurgical Émile-Gallé, service de chirurgie, 49, rue Hermite, 54000 Nancy, France
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- Institut de cancérologie de Lorraine, service de chirurgie, 6, avenue de Bourgogne, CS 30519, 54519 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France
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- Institut de cancérologie de Lorraine, service de radiothérapie, 6, avenue de Bourgogne, CS 30519, 54519 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France
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- Institut de cancérologie de Lorraine, service d'imagerie, 6, avenue de Bourgogne, CS 30519, 54519 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France
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- Institut de cancérologie de Lorraine, cellule data biostatistique, 6, avenue de Bourgogne, CS 30519, 54519 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France
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- Institut de cancérologie de Lorraine, service d'imagerie, 6, avenue de Bourgogne, CS 30519, 54519 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France
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Fujiki M, Miyamoto S, Kobayashi E, Sakuraba M, Chuman H. Early detection of local recurrence after soft tissue sarcoma resection and flap reconstruction. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2016; 40:1975-80. [PMID: 27184055 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-016-3219-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2016] [Accepted: 04/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Flap reconstruction has become an essential component in soft tissue sarcoma treatment. However, the clinical features of local recurrence after soft tissue sarcoma resection and flap reconstruction remain unclear. The present study aimed to establish effective follow-up strategies after soft tissue sarcoma resection and flap reconstruction. METHODS Data from patients who underwent soft tissue sarcoma resection and immediate flap reconstruction were retrospectively reviewed. Follow-up after surgery included history taking and physical examination during every visit to the hospital. Magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate the primary site was performed six months after the end of treatment then annually for ten years. The methods of detection of local recurrence were assessed. RESULTS A total of 229 consecutive patients were included in the present study. During a median follow-up period of 40 months, 33 patients (14.4%) developed local recurrence. Twenty-three recurrences that occurred on the margin of the transferred flap were detected as palpable mass prior to radiological assessment; among the remaining ten recurrences that occurred in the deep layer of the transferred flap, six were detected by abnormal clinical findings and four were clinically occult and detected by surveillance radiological assessment. CONCLUSIONS Surveillance radiological assessment has an important role in early detection of local recurrence that develops in the deep layer of the transferred flap. Therefore, meticulous clinical assessment combined with routine radiological study should be performed during follow-up evaluation for local recurrence after soft tissue sarcoma resection and flap reconstruction.
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- Masahide Fujiki
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan.
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Division of Musculoskeletal Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-8577, Japan
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- Division of Musculoskeletal Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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Comparative effectiveness research for sarcoma. Cancer Treat Res 2015; 164:51-65. [PMID: 25677018 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-12553-4_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Modern multidisciplinary management of sarcoma represents several opportunities for comparative effectiveness research. Focusing on the outcomes of survival, quality of life and cost-effectiveness of care, the current state of the art is summarized. Specialized/regional care for sarcoma and the utility of tumor boards or multispecialty discussion is discussed. Issues related to treatment efficacy and sequencing in relation to chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery as well as margin reporting and surveillance are also discussed. Finally, future avenues of comparative effectiveness research for sarcoma are highlighted throughout the chapter.
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Tseng WW, Amini B, Madewell JE. Follow-up of the soft tissue sarcoma patient. J Surg Oncol 2014; 111:641-5. [PMID: 25322963 DOI: 10.1002/jso.23814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2014] [Accepted: 09/14/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Despite optimal treatment, patients with soft tissue sarcoma are at risk for recurrence and therefore appropriate surveillance is critical. At minimum, regularly scheduled clinical assessments and chest X-rays are necessary. Consensus guidelines are available; however, surveillance strategies must be personalized based on the risk for recurrence and inherent disease biology. Further research is needed on a number of issues, including the impact of surveillance on clinical outcome and the utility of molecular surveillance.
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- William W Tseng
- Department of Surgery, Division of Upper GI/General Surgery, Section of Surgical Oncology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California; Hoag Family Cancer Institute, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, California
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Sarcoma is a cancer that arises from cells of mesenchymal origin, such as bone, cartilage, muscle, fat, vascular, or hematopoietic tissue. It is a very rare form of cancer with over 50 histologic subtypes. This chapter discusses selected individual subtypes of sarcomas and characteristics specific to each one. It will broadly go over molecular biology, etiology, risk factors, and the clinical features of this disease. It discusses diagnostic evaluation and the principles of management including imaging, biopsy, staging, treatment, follow-up, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.
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Toulmonde M, Le Cesne A, Mendiboure J, Blay JY, Piperno-Neumann S, Chevreau C, Delcambre C, Penel N, Terrier P, Ranchère-Vince D, Lae M, Le Guellec S, Michels JJ, Robin YM, Bellera C, Italiano A. Long-term recurrence of soft tissue sarcomas: prognostic factors and implications for prolonged follow-up. Cancer 2014; 120:3003-6. [PMID: 24942887 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.28836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2014] [Revised: 03/10/2014] [Accepted: 03/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND To the authors' knowledge, the incidence of late recurrence (> 5 years after initial management) is unknown and no prognostic factors for late events have been characterized in patients with soft tissue sarcomas. METHODS Follow-up data from patients with localized soft tissue sarcoma who were included in the French Sarcoma Group database from January 1990 to June 2005 were reviewed. The outcomes of interest were the cumulative probabilities of late (> 5 years) local and metastatic disease recurrence with death as a competing event. Estimations and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were computed with the cumulative incidence function. RESULTS A total of 719 patients who were alive and event free > 5 years after their initial diagnosis were included in the current study. Sixty-seven patients (9.3%) developed a late local recurrence and 42 patients (5.8%) developed a late metastatic recurrence, respectively. On multivariate analysis, internal trunk location (hazard ratio [HR], 3.9; 95% CI, 2.2-6.7 [P < .001]) and tumor size > 100 mm (HR, 2.1; 95% CI, 1.1-4 [P = .035]) were the 2 factors found to be independently associated with an increased risk of late local recurrence. Grade > 1 (graded according to the French Federation of Cancer Centers Sarcoma Group) (HR, 4.7; 95% CI 1.1-21 [P = .04]) was the sole factor found to be independently associated with an increased risk of late metastatic recurrence. CONCLUSIONS Late recurrence of soft tissue sarcoma is relatively uncommon. However, the results of the current study emphasize the critical role of long-term follow-up to detect late local disease recurrence in patients with retroperitoneal or very large soft tissue sarcomas, and late metastatic recurrence in patients with high-grade disease. Conversely, the prolonged follow-up of patients with grade 1 disease is not needed.
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- Maud Toulmonde
- Department of Medicine, Bergonié Institute, Bordeaux, France
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Follow-up in soft tissue sarcomas. MEMO-MAGAZINE OF EUROPEAN MEDICAL ONCOLOGY 2014; 7:92-96. [PMID: 25089160 PMCID: PMC4101247 DOI: 10.1007/s12254-014-0146-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2014] [Accepted: 05/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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The strategy for the follow-up of soft tissue sarcomas (STS) after therapy is tailored to the individual risk of recurrence and based on efficient rather than sophisticated methods of observation. Along with advances in the treatment of sarcomas, earlier detection of a less advanced and resectable recurrent disease (local or metastasis-especially to the lungs) can prolong patient survival. Since the majority of STS relapses occur within 5 years after treatment (approximately 80 % of metastases to the lung and close to 70 % of local recurrences within the first 2-3 years), in the period between 2 and 3 years after treatment, it is mandatory to follow-up patients every 3 months and perform careful history and physical examination (especially scars after surgery of the primary site) and a chest X-ray. There is no reason to perform other studies in asymptomatic patients (unless the patient reports symptoms). In case of retroperitoneal or intraperitoneal STS (including gastrointestinal stromal tumor), contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis is recommended as the follow-up modality of choice. In this paper we outline the current recommendations for the follow-up strategy.
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Puri A, Gulia A, Hawaldar R, Ranganathan P, Badwe RA. Does intensity of surveillance affect survival after surgery for sarcomas? Results of a randomized noninferiority trial. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2014; 472:1568-75. [PMID: 24249538 PMCID: PMC3971232 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-013-3385-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2013] [Accepted: 11/08/2013] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Whether current postoperative surveillance regimes result in improved overall survival (OS) of patients with extremity sarcomas is unknown. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES We hypothesized that a less intensive followup protocol would not be inferior to the conventional followup protocol in terms of OS. We (1) assessed OS of patients to determine if less intensive followup regimens led to worsened survival and asked (2) whether chest radiograph followup group was inferior to CT scan followup group in detecting pulmonary metastasis; and (3) whether less frequent (6-monthly) followup interval was inferior to more frequent (3-monthly) followup in detecting pulmonary metastasis and local recurrence. METHODS A prospective randomized single-center noninferiority trial was conducted between January 2006 and June 2010. On the basis of 3-year survival of 60% with intensive, more frequent followup, 500 nonmetastatic patients were randomized to demonstrate noninferiority by a margin (delta) of 10% (hazard ratio [HR], 1.36). The primary end point was OS at 3 years. The secondary objective was to compare disease-free survival (DFS) (time to recurrence) at 3 years. At minimum followup of 30 months (median, 42 months; range, 30-81 months), 178 deaths were documented. RESULTS Three-year OS and DFS for all patients was 67% and 52%, respectively. Three-year OS was 67% and 66% in chest radiography and CT groups, respectively (HR, 0.9; upper 90% confidence interval [CI], 1.13). DFS rate was 54% and 49% in chest radiography and CT groups, respectively (HR, 0.82; upper 90% CI, 0.97). Three-year OS was 64% and 69% in 6-monthly and 3-monthly groups, respectively (HR, 1.2; upper 90% CI, 1.47). DFS was 51% and 52% in 6-monthly and 3-monthly groups, respectively (HR, 1.01; upper 90% CI, 1.2). Almost 90% of local recurrences were identified by patients themselves. CONCLUSIONS Inexpensive imaging detects the vast majority of recurrent disease in patients with sarcoma without deleterious effects on eventual outcomes. Patient education regarding self-examination will detect most instances of local recurrence although this was not directly assessed in this study. Although less frequent visits adequately detected metastasis and local recurrence, this trial could not conclusively demonstrate noninferiority in OS for a 6-monthly interval of followup visits against 3-monthly visits. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, therapeutic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Ajay Puri
- />Orthopaedic Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Room No. 45, E Borges Road, Mumbai, India
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- />Orthopaedic Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Room No. 45, E Borges Road, Mumbai, India
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- />Anaesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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Rothermundt C, Whelan JS, Dileo P, Strauss SJ, Coleman J, Briggs TW, Haile SR, Seddon BM. What is the role of routine follow-up for localised limb soft tissue sarcomas? A retrospective analysis of 174 patients. Br J Cancer 2014; 110:2420-6. [PMID: 24736584 PMCID: PMC4021531 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2014.200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2014] [Revised: 03/13/2014] [Accepted: 03/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: There are neither prospective data nor agreement on the optimal routine follow-up procedures in patients treated for soft tissue sarcoma of the limb. Methods: Data on 174 consecutive patients with a soft tissue sarcoma of the limb undergoing follow-up by oncologists at a single centre from 2003 to 2009 were included in this analysis. The rate and site of recurrence and mode of detection were analysed. Outcome of the patients was assessed. Results: Eighty-two patients (47%) experienced relapse of any type. Isolated local recurrence occurred in 26 patients and local relapse with synchronous pulmonary metastases in five patients. Local recurrences were detected clinically in 30 of these 31 patients; magnetic resonance imaging identified only one local recurrence. Twenty-eight patients developed isolated lung metastases; in nine patients these were amenable to resections, seven of whom are currently free of disease after treatment. Lung metastases were detected by chest x-ray (CXR) in 19 patients, computed tomography scanning in 3 patients, and clinically in 11 patients. Twenty-three patients developed non-pulmonary metastases. More than 80% of relapses occurred in the first 2 years of follow-up; however, later recurrences were also observed. Conclusions: Routine follow-up CXR can detect lung metastases suitable for surgical resection, although the optimal interval of imaging has yet to be defined. Local relapse is almost always detected by patients or physicians, and routine scanning of the primary site is of doubtful benefit. Patient and physician education to detect local relapse may be helpful. Prospective evaluation of follow-up is recommended.
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- C Rothermundt
- Division of Oncology/Haematology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, 9007 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- London Sarcoma Service, University College London Hospitals, London NW1 2BU, UK
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- London Sarcoma Service, University College London Hospitals, London NW1 2BU, UK
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- London Sarcoma Service, University College London Hospitals, London NW1 2BU, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Middlesex HA7 4LP, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Middlesex HA7 4LP, UK
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- Clinical Trials Unit, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, 9007 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- London Sarcoma Service, University College London Hospitals, London NW1 2BU, UK
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Ray R, Beesley M, Patton JT, Salter D, Porter D. Unusual Late Metastasis of Adamantinoma Presenting Thirty Years After Resection of Original Tumor. JBJS Case Connect 2014; 4:e31. [PMID: 29252571 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.m.00020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Robbie Ray
- Orthopaedic Unit (R.R., J.T.P., and D.P.) and Pathology Department (M.B. and D.S.), Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 16 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA, United Kingdom
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O'Neill JK, Gregory I, McArdle C, Taha H, Millman C, Bradley M, Wilson P. Follow up of low grade sarcoma: the role of chest X-rays. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2014; 67:882-4. [PMID: 24423696 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2013.12.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2013] [Revised: 12/22/2013] [Accepted: 12/23/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- J K O'Neill
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay Park Road, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1LE, UK.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay Park Road, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1LE, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay Park Road, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1LE, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay Park Road, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1LE, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay Park Road, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1LE, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay Park Road, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1LE, UK
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Cheney MD, Giraud C, Goldberg SI, Rosenthal DI, Hornicek FJ, Choy E, Mullen JT, Chen YL, DeLaney TF. MRI surveillance following treatment of extremity soft tissue sarcoma. J Surg Oncol 2013; 109:593-6. [DOI: 10.1002/jso.23541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2013] [Accepted: 12/03/2013] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Department of Radiation Oncology; Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiation Oncology; Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology; Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology; Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
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- Department of Medical Oncology; Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
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- Department of Surgical Oncology; Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiation Oncology; Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiation Oncology; Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
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Digonnet A, Hamoir M, Andry G, Vander Poorten V, Haigentz M, Langendijk JA, de Bree R, Hinni ML, Mendenhall WM, Paleri V, Rinaldo A, Werner JA, Takes RP, Ferlito A. Follow-up strategies in head and neck cancer other than upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2013; 270:1981-9. [PMID: 23100081 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-012-2220-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2012] [Accepted: 09/30/2012] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Post-therapy follow-up for patients with head and neck cancer other than upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma should meet several objectives: to detect both local, regional or distant recurrences, to evaluate acute and long-term treatment-related side effects, to guide the rehabilitation process, and to provide psychosocial support when needed. To our knowledge, there are no published reports in the literature dedicated to the follow-up of patients with these tumours. A comprehensive literature search for post-treatment follow-up strategies spanning from 1980 to 2012 was performed on several databases. This review focuses on malignant salivary gland tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas, and sinonasal adenocarcinomas. Given the varying biological behavior and treatment-related factors and based on the literature, different recommendations are made on the follow-up of patients with the above-mentioned tumors.
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- Antoine Digonnet
- Department of Head and Neck and Thoracic Surgery, Institute Jules Bordet, Brussels, Belgium
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Long-Term Results Following Postoperative Radiotherapy for Soft Tissue Sarcomas of the Extremity. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2012; 84:1003-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.01.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2011] [Revised: 01/23/2012] [Accepted: 01/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Chou YS, Liu CY, Chen WM, Chen TH, Chen PCH, Wu HTH, Chiou HJ, Shiau CY, Wu YC, Liu CL, Chao TC, Tzeng CH, Yen CC. Follow-up after primary treatment of soft tissue sarcoma of extremities: Impact of frequency of follow-up imaging on disease-specific survival. J Surg Oncol 2012; 106:155-61. [DOI: 10.1002/jso.23060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2011] [Accepted: 01/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Mohr Z, Hirche C, Klein T, Kneif S, Hünerbein M. Vacuum-assisted minimally invasive biopsy of soft-tissue tumors. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2012; 94:103-9. [PMID: 22257995 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.j.00764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although exact histological characterization of soft-tissue tumors is essential for determining the appropriate therapy, the quality of the histological assessment is often limited by the size of the tissue samples. Incisional biopsy and core needle biopsy have been the most effective techniques for obtaining tissue samples from soft-tissue tumors. This study was performed to investigate whether vacuum-assisted biopsy can serve as a new diagnostic tool for soft-tissue neoplasms. METHODS This retrospective study compared the characterization made with use of vacuum-assisted biopsy of soft-tissue tumors in seventy-five patients between 2004 and 2006 and the characterization made with use of incisional biopsy of tumors in a comparison group of seventy-four patients between 2000 and 2005 with the final characterization made after radical tumor excision. All vacuum-assisted and incisional biopsies were performed by the same experienced surgeons and evaluated by the same experienced pathologists at a single tumor center. The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and accuracy of the preliminary characterization made with use of each method were calculated on the basis of the final characterization made after excision. RESULTS The vacuum-assisted biopsy procedure was performed successfully in seventy-four (99%) of the seventy-five patients. The accuracy of vacuum-assisted biopsy (96%) was comparable with that of incisional biopsy (99%). Vacuum-assisted biopsy correctly characterized the tumor as benign or malignant in 96% (95% confidence interval [CI], 92% to 100%) of the seventy-five patients compared with 99% (95% CI, 96% to 100%) of the seventy-four patients who underwent incisional biopsy. Vacuum-assisted biopsy correctly characterized the tumor diagnosis in 95% (95% CI, 90% to 100%) of the patients compared with 95% (95% CI, 89% to 100%) for incisional biopsy. Vacuum-assisted biopsy correctly characterized the tumor grade in 89% (95% CI, 82% to 96%) of the patients compared with 88% (95% CI, 80% to 95%) for incisional biopsy. The sensitivity of vacuum-assisted biopsy was 93% (95% CI, 71% to 100%), the specificity and the positive predictive value were both 100%, and the negative predictive value was 91% (95% CI, 85% to 98%). The overall accuracy of vacuum-assisted biopsy was 96% (95% CI, 92% to 100%). CONCLUSIONS Vacuum-assisted biopsy appears to be safe and provides a new tool for the diagnosis of soft-tissue tumors. One advantage of vacuum-assisted biopsy is that it can be performed with use of local anesthesia in an outpatient setting.
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- Zarah Mohr
- Department of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, HELIOS Hospital Berlin-Buch, Berlin, Germany.
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Treasure T, Fiorentino F, Scarci M, Møller H, Utley M. Pulmonary metastasectomy for sarcoma: a systematic review of reported outcomes in the context of Thames Cancer Registry data. BMJ Open 2012; 2:bmjopen-2012-001736. [PMID: 23048062 PMCID: PMC3488730 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2012-001736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Sarcoma has a predilection to metastasis to the lungs. Surgical excision of these metastases (pulmonary metastasectomy) when possible has become standard practice. We reviewed the published selection and outcome data. DESIGN Systematic review of published reports that include survival rates or any other outcome data. Survival data were put in the context of those in a cancer registry. SETTING Specialist thoracic surgical centres reporting the selection and outcome for pulmonary metastasectomy in 18 follow-up studies published 1991-2010. PARTICIPANTS Patients having one or more of 1357 pulmonary metastasectomy operations performed between 1980 and 2006. INTERVENTIONS All patients had surgical pulmonary metastasectomy. A first operation was reported in 1196 patients. Of 1357 patients, 43% had subsequent metastasectomy, some having 10 or more thoracotomies. Three studies were confined to patients having repeated pulmonary metastasectomy. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Survival data to various time points usually 5 years and sometimes 3 or 10 years. No symptomatic or quality of life data were reported. RESULTS About 34% and 25% of patients were alive 5 years after a first metastasectomy operation for bone or soft tissues sarcoma respectively. Better survival was reported with fewer metastases and longer intervals between diagnosis and the appearance of metastases. In the Thames Cancer Registry for 1985-1994 and 1995-2004 5 year survival rates for all patients with metastatic sarcoma were 20% and 25% for bone, and for soft tissue sarcoma 13% and 15%. CONCLUSIONS The 5 year survival rate among sarcoma patients who are selected to have pulmonary metastasectomy is higher than that observed among unselected registry data for patients with any metastatic disease at diagnosis. There is no evidence that survival difference is attributable to metastasectomy. No data were found on respiratory or any other symptomatic benefit. Given the certain harm associated with thoracotomy, often repeated, better evidence is required.
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- Tom Treasure
- Clinical Operational Research Unit, Department of Mathematics, UCL , London, UK
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Thames Cancer Registry, King's College London, London, UK
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- Clinical Operational Research Unit, Department of Mathematics, UCL , London, UK
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Oldrini G, Renard-Oldrini S, Leroux A, Rios M, Verhaeghe JL, Boyer B, Troufléau P, Henrot P. Intérêt de l’imagerie dans la surveillance des sarcomes des parties molles des membres. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 92:915-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jradio.2011.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2010] [Revised: 03/26/2011] [Accepted: 07/04/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Follow up after Primary Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcoma: A Survey of Current Practice in the United Kingdom. Sarcoma 2011; 2007:34128. [PMID: 18270541 PMCID: PMC2225460 DOI: 10.1155/2007/34128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2006] [Accepted: 06/27/2007] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Despite the clinical and financial implications, there is little evidence about how patients who have been treated for soft tissue sarcoma should be followed up. The purpose of this study was to determine current practice in the United Kingdom. 192 clinicians treating patients with soft tissue sarcoma were surveyed with a postal questionnaire enquiring about frequency and method of follow up and how patients would be followed up in each of 3 clinical scenarios: a patient with a trunk or extremity tumour at low risk of relapse; a patient with a trunk or extremity tumour at high risk of relapse; and a patient with a retroperitoneal or abdominal tumour. 155 (81%) clinicians responded. Clinic visits and X-rays were the most frequently used methods of follow up. Chest CT scans, local site imaging, and blood tests were used infrequently. The intensity and methods of follow up varied with each of the clinical scenarios. There was a seven-to-twenty fold variation in cost between the least and the most expensive regimes. Respondents were generally
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Cho HS, Park IH, Jeong WJ, Han I, Kim HS. Prognostic Value of Computed Tomography for Monitoring Pulmonary Metastases in Soft Tissue Sarcoma Patients after Surgical Management: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Ann Surg Oncol 2011; 18:3392-8. [DOI: 10.1245/s10434-011-1705-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2010] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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