Fracture rate and time to fracture in dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma receiving finely fractionated compared to coarsely fractionated radiation therapy: A single institution study

Fracture rate and time to fracture in dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma receiving finely fractionated compared to coarsely fractionated radiation therapy: A single institution study

Abstract Background Radiation therapy (RT) is used for local pain alleviation in dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma (OS), especially among dogs that are poor surgical candidates for amputation. However, many historical reports of fractionated protocols lack time to fracture and fracture rates. Obje...

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Main Authors: Carissa J. Norquest, Charles A. Maitz, Deborah A. Keys, Melanie Moore, Jeffrey N. Bryan, Tara J. Ehling, Jimmy C. Lattimer, Brian K. Flesner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-05-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine and Science
Subjects:
canine
osteosarcoma
pathologic fracture
radiation therapy
zoledronate
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.782

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https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.782

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