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Microsurgical chest wall reconstruction after oncologic resections.

ABSTRACT: Defect reconstruction after radical oncologic resection of malignant chest wall tumors requires adequate soft tissue reconstruction with function, stability, integrity, and an aesthetically acceptable result of the chest wall. The purpose of this article is to describe possible reconstructive microsurgical pathways after full-thickness oncologic resections of the chest wall. Several reliable free flaps are described, and morbidity and mortality rates of patients are discussed.

SUBMITTER: Sauerbier M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3140233 | biostudies-other | 2011 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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