TY - JOUR
T1 - Reconstruction of peripelvic oncologic defects
AU - Weichman, Katie E.
AU - Matros, Evan
AU - Disa, Joseph J.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2017 by the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
PY - 2017
Y1 - 2017
N2 - Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the anatomy of the peripelvic area. 2. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of performing peripelvic reconstruction in patients undergoing oncologic resection. 3. Select the appropriate local, pedicled, or free-flap reconstruction based on the location of the defect and donor-site characteristics. Summary: Peripelvic reconstruction most commonly occurs in the setting of oncologic ablative surgery. The peripelvic area contains several distinct reconstructive regions, including vagina, vulva, penis, and scrotum. Each area provides unique reconstructive considerations. In addition, prior or future radiation therapy or chemotherapy along with cancer cachexia can increase the complexity of reconstruction.
AB - Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the anatomy of the peripelvic area. 2. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of performing peripelvic reconstruction in patients undergoing oncologic resection. 3. Select the appropriate local, pedicled, or free-flap reconstruction based on the location of the defect and donor-site characteristics. Summary: Peripelvic reconstruction most commonly occurs in the setting of oncologic ablative surgery. The peripelvic area contains several distinct reconstructive regions, including vagina, vulva, penis, and scrotum. Each area provides unique reconstructive considerations. In addition, prior or future radiation therapy or chemotherapy along with cancer cachexia can increase the complexity of reconstruction.
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U2 - 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003703
DO - 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003703
M3 - Article
C2 - 28953736
AN - SCOPUS:85030980938
SN - 0032-1052
VL - 140
SP - 601E-612E
JO - Plastic and reconstructive surgery
JF - Plastic and reconstructive surgery
IS - 4
ER -