It Is Important When Treating an Extremity for STS to Have

question 30

Multiple Choice

It is important when treating an extremity for STS to have a strip of unirradiated tissue near the treatment volume to: I.maintain some lymphatic function
II.avoid increased fracture possibilities
III.avoid circumferential fibrosis

• A) I and II
• B) I and III
• C) II and III
• D) I,II,and III

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