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Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of upper limb by excision of tumor, free rectus abdominis muscle transfer and brachytherapy

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A case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the left forearm is described. The clinicopathological findings are reviewed and the salvage treatment, which included excision and immediate reconstruction with a free rectus abdominis muscle flap followed by brachytherapy is reported. The literature is reviewed and the advantages of this particular treatment are emphasized.

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  1. Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel

    P. Benmeir MD, A. Neuman, A. Weinberg, A. Sagil, S. Lusthaus & M. R. Wexler

  2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel

    E. Sucher

  3. Department of Radiotherapy, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel

    Z. Weshler

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  1. P. Benmeir MD
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Benmeir, P., Sucher, E., Neuman, A. et al. Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of upper limb by excision of tumor, free rectus abdominis muscle transfer and brachytherapy. Eur J Plast Surg 17, 36–37 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00176502

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