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Combination of omentoplasty, trans-abdominal biological mesh, and vacuum-assisted closure system for complex pelvic floor reconstruction. An alternative to current standards?

Authors :
Farinella, Eleonora
ViganĂ², Luca
Bertolino, Franco
Ceccopieri, Bruno
Capussotti, Lorenzo
Source :
International Journal of Colorectal Disease; Dec2013, Vol. 28 Issue 12, p1729-1730, 2p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 66-year-old man with perforated rectal cancer and Fournier's gangrene. He underwent abdominoperineal resection (APR) and immediate pelvic floor reconstruction (PFR) requiring the combination of different techniques including omentoplasty, transabdominal biological mesh application, and the vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) system. It suggests that the combination of these techniques may allow successful management of large perineal defects.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01791958
Volume :
28
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Colorectal Disease
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
91959361
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-013-1681-1