Latissimus dorsi rotational flap combined with a custom-made scapular prosthesis after oncological surgical resection: a report of two patients

Latissimus dorsi rotational flap combined with a custom-made scapular prosthesis after oncological surgical resection: a report of two patients

Abstract Background Sarcomas that arise from the scapula or periscapular soft tissues often require a total scapulectomy. This often implies a large complex tissue defect that needs adequate reconstruction of both bone and soft tissue. Although various methods have been developed, no optimal procedu...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Beltrami, Gabriele Ristori, Guido Scoccianti, Angela Tamburini, Rodolfo Capanna, Domenico Campanacci, Marco Innocenti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Latissimus dorsi flap
Oncology
Orthopaedics
Scapular custom-made prosthesis
Scapulectomy
3D printing
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-018-4883-7

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