Soft Tissue Reconstruction following Hemipelvectomy: Eight-Year Experience and Literature Review
Background and Objectives. Hemipelvectomy is a major surgical procedure that associates with significant morbidity, functional impairment, and psychological and body image problem. Reconstruction of the defect is a challenged since a large amount of composite tissues are needed. We would like to sha...
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| author | A. Z. Mat Saad A. S. Halim W. I. Faisham W. S. Azman W. Zulmi |
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| description | Background and Objectives. Hemipelvectomy is a major surgical procedure that associates with significant morbidity, functional impairment, and psychological and body image problem. Reconstruction of the defect is a challenged since a large amount of composite tissues are needed. We would like to share our eight-year experience with massive pelvic resection and reconstruction.
Methods. A retrospective analysis of all cases of hemipelvectomy was conducted in our institution over eight-year period with particular attention given to the reconstruction choices and associated complications.
Results. Thirteen patients were included with median age of 39 years (range 13–78) of which all had advanced tumour with stage IIb (54%) and Stage III (46%). External hemipelvectomy was performed in all cases, and resultant defects were reconstructed with variety type of flaps. These include fillet thigh flaps, regional pedicle flaps of different designs, and free flap.
Conclusions. Massive pelvic tumour is rarely encountered in our population but can be seen across all age groups and usually due to late presentation. The defects should be reconstructed using local or regional flaps, incorporating the muscle component to enhance flap perfusion. The tissue should be harvested from the amputated limb, as it can limit the donor site morbidity. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4ba579fc9fb643d283382a18a16e8ef32025-02-03T01:24:24ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2012-01-01201210.1100/2012/702904702904Soft Tissue Reconstruction following Hemipelvectomy: Eight-Year Experience and Literature ReviewA. Z. Mat Saad0A. S. Halim1W. I. Faisham2W. S. Azman3W. Zulmi4Reconstructive Sciences Department, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan 16150, MalaysiaReconstructive Sciences Department, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan 16150, MalaysiaOrthopedics Oncology and Reconstruction Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan 16150, MalaysiaReconstructive Sciences Department, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan 16150, MalaysiaOrthopedics Oncology and Reconstruction Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan 16150, MalaysiaBackground and Objectives. Hemipelvectomy is a major surgical procedure that associates with significant morbidity, functional impairment, and psychological and body image problem. Reconstruction of the defect is a challenged since a large amount of composite tissues are needed. We would like to share our eight-year experience with massive pelvic resection and reconstruction. Methods. A retrospective analysis of all cases of hemipelvectomy was conducted in our institution over eight-year period with particular attention given to the reconstruction choices and associated complications. Results. Thirteen patients were included with median age of 39 years (range 13–78) of which all had advanced tumour with stage IIb (54%) and Stage III (46%). External hemipelvectomy was performed in all cases, and resultant defects were reconstructed with variety type of flaps. These include fillet thigh flaps, regional pedicle flaps of different designs, and free flap. Conclusions. Massive pelvic tumour is rarely encountered in our population but can be seen across all age groups and usually due to late presentation. The defects should be reconstructed using local or regional flaps, incorporating the muscle component to enhance flap perfusion. The tissue should be harvested from the amputated limb, as it can limit the donor site morbidity.http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/702904 |
| spellingShingle | A. Z. Mat Saad A. S. Halim W. I. Faisham W. S. Azman W. Zulmi Soft Tissue Reconstruction following Hemipelvectomy: Eight-Year Experience and Literature Review The Scientific World Journal |
| title | Soft Tissue Reconstruction following Hemipelvectomy: Eight-Year Experience and Literature Review |
| title_full | Soft Tissue Reconstruction following Hemipelvectomy: Eight-Year Experience and Literature Review |
| title_fullStr | Soft Tissue Reconstruction following Hemipelvectomy: Eight-Year Experience and Literature Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Soft Tissue Reconstruction following Hemipelvectomy: Eight-Year Experience and Literature Review |
| title_short | Soft Tissue Reconstruction following Hemipelvectomy: Eight-Year Experience and Literature Review |
| title_sort | soft tissue reconstruction following hemipelvectomy eight year experience and literature review |
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