The Anatomy of Sartorius Muscle and its Implications for Sarcoma Radiotherapy

Purpose: Controversy exists as to whether sartorius muscle is completely invested in fascia. If it is, then direct tumour involvement from soft tissue sarcoma of the anterior thigh would be unlikely and would justify omitting sartorius from the radiotherapy volume.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Neil G. Burnet, Tom Bennett-Britton, Andrew C. F. Hoole, Sarah J. Jefferies, Ian G. Parkin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2004-01-01
Series:Sarcoma
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13577140410001679194