Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Posterior Trunk after Tumor Excision: A Surgical Algorithm
Background: The posterior trunk has been considered a challenging area to reconstruct following soft tissue tumor excision because of the shortage of local donor sites. The advent of innovative procedures such as perforator flaps has radically changed this perspective and offered a new approach to t...
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| author | Marco Innocenti Francesco Mori Francesca Alice Pedrini Luca Salmaso Andrea Gennaro Paolo Sassu |
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| description | Background: The posterior trunk has been considered a challenging area to reconstruct following soft tissue tumor excision because of the shortage of local donor sites. The advent of innovative procedures such as perforator flaps has radically changed this perspective and offered a new approach to the problem. Methods: Upon a review of the literature and the personal experiences of the senior author, an algorithm is developed according to the most updated procedure, combined with more conventional options that maintain a role in decision-making. Results: The upper back latissimus dorsi and trapezium flap are still the most reliable approaches, while perforator flaps based either on the circumflex scapular arteries or the transverse cervical artery represent a more refined option. In the middle third, few indications remain for the reverse latissimus dorsi, while the gold standard is represented by local perforator flaps based on the posterior intercostal system. In the lower back, conventional VY advancement flaps are still a safe and effective option in the sacral area, and perforator flaps based on posterior intercostal arteries, lumbar arteries and superior gluteal arteries are the first choice in most cases. Conclusions: Using perforator flaps significantly improved soft tissue reconstruction in the posterior trunk. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-adfde60566264a8d94349db124f6e0792023-11-16T19:37:51ZengMDPI AGCancers2072-66942023-02-01154121410.3390/cancers15041214Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Posterior Trunk after Tumor Excision: A Surgical AlgorithmMarco Innocenti0Francesco Mori1Francesca Alice Pedrini2Luca Salmaso3Andrea Gennaro4Paolo Sassu5Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Neuromotorie, Università di Bologna, 40126 Bologna, ItalyIRCCS—Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, ItalyIRCCS—Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, ItalyIRCCS—Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, ItalyIRCCS—Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, ItalyIRCCS—Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, ItalyBackground: The posterior trunk has been considered a challenging area to reconstruct following soft tissue tumor excision because of the shortage of local donor sites. The advent of innovative procedures such as perforator flaps has radically changed this perspective and offered a new approach to the problem. Methods: Upon a review of the literature and the personal experiences of the senior author, an algorithm is developed according to the most updated procedure, combined with more conventional options that maintain a role in decision-making. Results: The upper back latissimus dorsi and trapezium flap are still the most reliable approaches, while perforator flaps based either on the circumflex scapular arteries or the transverse cervical artery represent a more refined option. In the middle third, few indications remain for the reverse latissimus dorsi, while the gold standard is represented by local perforator flaps based on the posterior intercostal system. In the lower back, conventional VY advancement flaps are still a safe and effective option in the sacral area, and perforator flaps based on posterior intercostal arteries, lumbar arteries and superior gluteal arteries are the first choice in most cases. Conclusions: Using perforator flaps significantly improved soft tissue reconstruction in the posterior trunk.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/4/1214soft tissue sarcomasposterior trunkperforator flapsplastic surgeryreconstructionflap |
| spellingShingle | Marco Innocenti Francesco Mori Francesca Alice Pedrini Luca Salmaso Andrea Gennaro Paolo Sassu Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Posterior Trunk after Tumor Excision: A Surgical Algorithm Cancers soft tissue sarcomas posterior trunk perforator flaps plastic surgery reconstruction flap |
| title | Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Posterior Trunk after Tumor Excision: A Surgical Algorithm |
| title_full | Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Posterior Trunk after Tumor Excision: A Surgical Algorithm |
| title_fullStr | Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Posterior Trunk after Tumor Excision: A Surgical Algorithm |
| title_full_unstemmed | Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Posterior Trunk after Tumor Excision: A Surgical Algorithm |
| title_short | Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Posterior Trunk after Tumor Excision: A Surgical Algorithm |
| title_sort | soft tissue reconstruction of the posterior trunk after tumor excision a surgical algorithm |
| topic | soft tissue sarcomas posterior trunk perforator flaps plastic surgery reconstruction flap |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/4/1214 |
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