| Literature DB >> 22294944 |
Michael Sauerbier, S Dittler, C Kreutzer.
Abstract
Defect reconstruction after radical oncologic resection of malignant chest wall tumors requires adequate soft tissue reconstruction with function, stability, integrity, and an aesthetically acceptable result of the chest wall. The purpose of this article is to describe possible reconstructive microsurgical pathways after full-thickness oncologic resections of the chest wall. Several reliable free flaps are described, and morbidity and mortality rates of patients are discussed.Entities:
Keywords: Chest wall; free flap; full-thickness defect; malignant tumor; reconstructive microsurgery
Year: 2011 PMID: 22294944 PMCID: PMC3140233 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1275172
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Plast Surg ISSN: 1535-2188 Impact factor: 2.314