Closure of hemicorporectomy using a subtotal unilateral tight flap: a case report

Closure of hemicorporectomy using a subtotal unilateral tight flap: a case report

Hemicorporectomy or translumbar amputation was first described in 1950 by Kredel to treat locally advanced pelvic neoplasia. This extensive surgical procedure can achieve oncological cure and improve clinical status and quality of life. The authors present a case report of a 34-year-old patient with...

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Main Authors: Thomaz Tourinho de Menezes, Fabio de Freitas Busnardo, Victor Augusto Thomé Grillo, Caio Augusto Lima de Araujo, Victor Almeida Peloso, Antonio Rivas Galindo Neto, Rolf Gemperli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica 2018-03-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
Subjects:
squamous cell carcinoma
pressure ulcer
surgical flaps
reconstructive surgical procedures
amputation
osteomyelitis
Online Access:http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/1926/en_v33n1a19.pdf

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