Journal of Orthopedic Oncology
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Luigi Toma

Infectious Disease Unit, “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy

Biography

Luigi Toma is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Oncology, University of Brasilia, Brazil. The author's research interests include Surgical site infections; Bone and soft tissues tumors; Epidemiology; Risk-factors; Orthopedic oncologic surgery; Microbial isolations; Tumor prostheses. The author is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. The author has successfully completed his administrative responsibilities. The author has authorized many research articles/books related to Orthopedics, Oncology.

Publications

Surgical Site Infections in Treatment of Musculoskeletal Tumors: Experience from a Single Oncologic Orthopedic Institution

Objective: Limb-sparing surgery is the mainstay treatment for musculoskeletal tumors thanks to advances in surgical techniques, imaging modalities and multimodal therapies. As patients survive longer, plastic reconstructive procedures and revision surgery are increasingly required after tumor excision. Infection rate is reported to be up to 20% aft... Read More»

Barbara Rossi, Carmine Zoccali, Luigi Toma, Virginia Ferraresi and Roberto Biagini

Research Article: J Orthop Oncol

DOI: 10.4172/2472-016X.1000108

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