The management of soft-tissue sarcoma presents unique challenges to the reconstructive surgeon. The optimal management mandates a multidisciplinary approach; however, reconstruction must take into account the extent of the resection and exposed vital structures, but often occurs in the setting of adjuvant treatments including chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Reconstruction is based on the extent of the defect and the location of the primary tumor. As such, an evidence-based, algorithmic approach following the reconstructive ladder is warranted to minimize the risks of complications and maximize success, which varies from head and neck to torso to breast to extremity sarcomas. Aside from reconstruction of the defect, advances in the surgical treatment of lymphedema and neuropathic pain resulting from treatment and extirpation of soft-tissue sarcoma are critical to maintain function and patients’ quality of life.
Faculty
David M. Aten, M.S., Edward I. Chang, M.D.
Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery®Editors:
Editor-in-Chief:Kevin Chung, MD
Co-Editor:Amy Colwell, MD
Section Editors:John Y.S. Kim, MD
Intended Audience
This educational activity is intended for all CME-related persons including plastic surgery practitioners, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
After viewing this course, the participant should be able to:
- Discuss the natural history and pathophysiology of sarcoma.
- Summarize the most up-to-date multidisciplinary management of soft-tissue sarcoma.
- Provide a synopsis of reconstructive modalities based on anatomical location.
- Highlight some novel strategies for treatment of lymphedema and phantom limb pain that are common sequelae following treatment and resection of softtissue sarcomas.
Accreditation
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
The ASPS designates this enduring material for a maximum of1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Recognition Statement
The Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits offered by this activity are enhanced by ASPS Learner Credit Reportingfor learners who have opted into this reporting. Successful completion of this CME activity enables active American Board of Surgery (ABS) members the opportunity to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the ABS's Continuous Certification program when claimed within 30 days of completion of the activity.
Participants in ASPS-accredited education who want their CME credits reported to certifying and state licensing boards must opt-into reporting and add their NPI as well as state license ID and/or collaborating board ID(s) before claiming credit.
Disclosure Policy
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) requires all faculty, authors, planners, reviewers, managers, staff and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations. All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. The ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials.
Disclaimer: All relevant financial relationships for planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) are reviewed by the ASPS Continuing Education Committee and have been mitigated, if applicable.
The following planners/faculty members/reviewers have no relevant financial relationships or affiliations to disclose:
David M. Aten, M.S., Edward I. Chang, M.D.
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM: 1.0
Patient Safety Credit: 0.5
Media:Journal Article, video
Release Date: 11/01/2022
Expiration Date: 11/01/2025
Estimated time to complete this course: 1 hour
*Course access ends on course expiration date
Directly provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS®)