Multi-staged flap reconstruction for complex radiation thoracic ulcer

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2014

Authors

Valenca Filipe, R (Author) Other; Horta, R (Author) FMUP; Costa, J (Author) Other; Carvalho, J (Author) Other; Martins, A (Author) Other; Silva, A (Author) Other

Journal

Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

Vol. 5

Pages: 1210-1213

ISSN: 2210-2612

Publisher: Elsevier

Indexing

Scopus - 4 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00A-0DC

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.11.041

Abstract (EN): INTRODUCTION Chest wall reconstruction due to previous radiation therapy can be challenging and complex, requiring a multidisciplinary approach.PRESENTATION OF CASE The authors present the case of a 84-year-old woman with a right chest wall radionecrosis ulcer, that was submitted to an ablative surgery resulting in a full-thickness defect of 224 cm 2 firstly reconstructed with a pedicled omental flap. Due to partial flap necrosis, other debridements and chest wall multi-staged flap reconstruction were performed.DISCUSSION This case highlights that the reconstructive choice should be individualized and dependent on patient and local factors. The authors advise that surgical team should work closely and be well versed in chest wall reconstruction with a variety of pedicled flaps, when a complication occurs.CONCLUSION A multi-staged flap reconstruction could be a salvage procedure for the coverage of complex, great and complicated chest wall defects due to previous radiation therapy.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific