足部恶性软组织肿瘤患者的特殊类型截肢二例报告

Objective To report 2 cases of special types of amputation in patients with foot malignant soft tissue tumors.Methods From January 2008 to December 2012, 2 cases of special types of amputation in patients with foot malignant soft tissue tumors were conducted. Case 1 of rhabdomyosarcoma in the right forefoot was performed with Chopart amputation. Case 2 of squamous cell carcinoma of the right plantar was performed with Syme amputation.Results Two surgeries went successfully. Case 1 was followed up for 23 months. Case 2 was followed up for 22 months. No recurrence occurred after the surgery. Patients could walk well by prosthesis, with good recovery of lower limb functions and no significant adverse complications.Conclusions In the premise of extensive tumor resection, Chopart and Syme amputation are good options in the treatment of foot malignant soft tissue tumors, which can preserve the limb length and functions to the greatest degree and further improve the life quality of patients.