The Use of Extended Curettage with Freezing Nitrogen Ethanol Composite for Giant Cell Tumor of Bone A Case Report
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Liquid nitrogen (LN) has been used successfully to treat benign-aggressive lesions such as the Giant Cell Tumor of bone (GCTB). However, its volatility has led to concerns regarding peri- and post-operative complications. A novel, semi-solid composite of liquid nitrogen and ethanol was developed to mitigate these risks, called freezing nitrogen ethanol composite (FNEC). We present the first application of this technique in the Philippines, for a 20-year-old male with a pathologic fracture of the proximal femur secondary to GCTB. FNEC was applied after extended curettage, followed by proximal femoral plating. At 4 years post-surgery the patient's functional status is excellent, with no evidence of local recurrence.
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