Role of the plastic surgeon in a cancer hospital
Journal Article
·
· Ann. Plast. Surg.; (United States)
This paper discusses and illustrates the complicated problems faced by the plastic surgeon in a cancer hospital. His patients are often weakened, both physically and psychologically, not only by the cancer itself, but also by extensive ablative surgery. The goal of the plastic surgeon is rehabilitation of the patient after he is cured of cancer. Good planning with the cancer surgeon before the ablative operation is very important, as is immediate repair, whenever possible. The simplest procedure with the fewest stages that can accomplish satisfactory repair in the shortest time should be chosen, as we can never, even after the most extensive cancer operation, be sure that no recurrence will appear. Partial surgical repair and the use of a prosthesis should be considered for complicated defects in old and weak patients. Postoperative radiation therapy, if indicated, can be given after the flap has healed into the defect but before the pedicle is separated. The plastic surgeon should always be aware that his most important goal is speedy and satisfactory rehabilitation of the patient.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Texas System Cancer Center, Houston
- OSTI ID:
- 6150538
- Journal Information:
- Ann. Plast. Surg.; (United States), Journal Name: Ann. Plast. Surg.; (United States) Vol. 2:3; ISSN APCSD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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