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- Title
Iatrogenic implantation of giant cell tumor at bone graft donor site and clinical recommendations to prevent 'A Rare Avoidable Complication'.
- Authors
Gulia, Ashish; Puri, Ajay; Salunke, Abhijeet; Desai, Subhash; Jambhekar, N.
- Abstract
The treatment of giant cell tumor of bone is directed toward local control without sacrificing joint function. This is achieved by intralesional curettage. When autograft is used for the reconstruction of the curetted cavity, there is always a theoretical risk of contamination of graft donor site. We report a case of iatrogenic implantation of giant cell tumor at the bone graft donor site after intralesional curettage and bone grafting of giant cell tumor of distal femur. Patient was treated with repeat intralesional curettage and excision of implantation lesion at bone graft donor site. We recommend precautionary measures to prevent this avoidable complication.
- Subjects
BONE grafting; BONE tumors; GIANT cell tumors; IATROGENIC diseases; HEALTH outcome assessment; SURGICAL complications; TREATMENT effectiveness
- Publication
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, 2013, Vol 23, Issue 6, p715
- ISSN
1633-8065
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00590-012-1055-3