RECONSTRUCTION OF DEFECTS AFTER RESECTION FOR LOCALLY ADVANCED CARCINOMA OF EX-TERNALIA IN MAN / 中国癌症杂志

ABSTRACT

PURPOSETo introduce how to reconstruct defects after resection for locally advanced carcinoma of externa-lia in man. METHODS In 11 male patients after radical resection of the primary lesion and clearance of lymph nodes, fascial flap, rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap or combined myocutaneous flap of musculus gluteus max-imus and musculus tensor fasciae latae are used to reconstruct the large defects. Reconstruction with rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap is explained in detail. RESULTS In 11 male patients. 10 were healed by first intention, one was healed by granulation. CONCLUSION The key to successful operation is to select the suitable myocutaneous flap according to the degree of defects. Indication and key points of the operation are explained.