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  • The review examines how radiotherapy is used for treating extremity soft tissue sarcomas, looking at its effects on local control, survival rates, and complications.
  • It will compare preoperative and postoperative radiotherapy approaches to highlight their distinct roles in treatment.
  • The paper aims to provide consensus recommendations on how to define radiation target volumes effectively.

Article Abstract

This critical review will focus on published data on the indications for radiotherapy in patients with extremity soft tissue sarcomas and its role in local control, survival, and treatment complications. The differences between pre- and postoperative radiotherapy will be discussed and consensus recommendations on target volume delineation proposed.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.01.062DOI Listing

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