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The use of Permacol for the reconstruction of a complex thoraco-abdominal wall defect from a recurrent leiomyosarcoma

The use of Permacol for the reconstruction of a complex thoraco-abdominal wall defect from a... Complex thoraco-abdominal wall defects following tumor resection create a unique reconstructive challenge, which centers on anatomically re-establishing the thoracic and abdominal compartments to prevent visceral herniation. Autologous tissue may not be available or adequate to reconstruct these defects; therefore, the use of alternative options, such as non-autologous material, is often necessary. To our knowledge, very little has been described about the use of biologic mesh for the reconstruction of large thoracic defects. We present a review of the literature and present a novel approach to address a difficult defect with the use of cross-linked porcine dermal collagen (Permacol) to bridge a thoraco-abdominal defect while stabilizing the diaphragm. Level of Evidence: Level V, therapeutic study. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png European Journal of Plastic Surgery Springer Journals

The use of Permacol for the reconstruction of a complex thoraco-abdominal wall defect from a recurrent leiomyosarcoma

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2013 by Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Plastic Surgery
ISSN
0930-343X
eISSN
1435-0130
DOI
10.1007/s00238-013-0814-7
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Abstract

Complex thoraco-abdominal wall defects following tumor resection create a unique reconstructive challenge, which centers on anatomically re-establishing the thoracic and abdominal compartments to prevent visceral herniation. Autologous tissue may not be available or adequate to reconstruct these defects; therefore, the use of alternative options, such as non-autologous material, is often necessary. To our knowledge, very little has been described about the use of biologic mesh for the reconstruction of large thoracic defects. We present a review of the literature and present a novel approach to address a difficult defect with the use of cross-linked porcine dermal collagen (Permacol) to bridge a thoraco-abdominal defect while stabilizing the diaphragm. Level of Evidence: Level V, therapeutic study.

Journal

European Journal of Plastic SurgerySpringer Journals

Published: Jul 1, 2013

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