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Title: Pelvic abscess following preoperative radiation and abdominoperineal resection: management with a free flap

Journal Article · · J. Surg. Oncol.; (United States)

The case of a woman treated for a large rectal cancer with high-dose radiation therapy and abdominoperineal resection followed by a large pelvic abscess is presented. Wound healing, reconstruction, and rehabilitation were achieved with a free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap. The importance of providing well-vascularized tissue for wound healing in the infected irradiated wound is emphasized.

Research Organization:
Ellis Fischel State Cancer Center, Columbia
OSTI ID:
6743050
Journal Information:
J. Surg. Oncol.; (United States), Vol. 25:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English