Research Article

Free Functional Latissimus Dorsi Reconstruction of the Quadriceps and Hamstrings following Oncologic Resection of Soft Tissue Sarcomas of the Thigh

Table 2

Comparison of patients undergoing free functional muscle reconstruction of the thigh.

DemographicAll patients (n = 12)Quadriceps reconstruction (n = 6)Hamstring reconstruction (n = 6) value

Mean patient age56 ± 12 years59 ± 11 years53 ± 13 years0.42
Male gender9 (75%)3 (50%)6 (100%)0.18
High grade tumor10 (83%)5 (83%)4 (67%)1.0
Maximum resection size26 ± 7 cm23 ± 5 cm30 ± 6 cm0.07
Resection tumor volume3,689 ± 2,314 cm32,622 ± 1,664 cm34,755 ± 2,506 cm30.11