Chest Wall Reconstruction and Advanced Disease
- 1 May 2004
- journal article
- Published by Georg Thieme Verlag KG in Seminars in Plastic Surgery
- Vol. 18 (2), 117-129
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2004-829046
Abstract
Clinical experience supports a role for palliative procedures in patients with locally advanced or recurrent breast cancer, yet numerous challenges are entailed in both the extirpation and reconstruction of the chest wall in these cases. The defects may be profound and complicated by prior surgery, radiation therapy, or patient-related variables. The reconstructive techniques employed must neither encumber nor delay any necessary postoperative therapy and must not result in unacceptable morbidity or compromise quality of life. Our surgical approach to these cases incorporates a team of specialists from a broad spectrum of medical and surgical disciplines. Each operative plan is tailored to the specific needs and requirements of the individual patient.Keywords
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