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Reconstructive algorithms in the pediatric population
- Source :
- Journal of Surgical Oncology. 113:940-945
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- Wiley, 2016.
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Abstract
- Reconstruction of oncologic defects in the pediatric population is a unique challenge. Differences in patient comorbidities, size of the reconstructive components, response of the skeletally immature body to surgery and radiation, compliance, and overall recovery potential make the pediatric patient cohort distinct from the adult population. Considering that patients are enjoying longer life spans, it behooves the surgeon to reconstruct oncologic defects with durable and long-lasting tissue. Determining when to implement each of the reconstructive tools is based upon principles embodied by the reconstructive ladder and taking into account the defect-specific characteristics, including location and type of tissues involved. Within the setting of multi-disciplinary care, reconstruction can be associated with good long-term functional and aesthetic outcomes. J. Surg. Oncol. 2016;113:940-945. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
- Subjects :
- medicine.medical_specialty
Life span
business.industry
General surgery
medicine.medical_treatment
Adult population
General Medicine
030230 surgery
Microsurgery
Surgery
03 medical and health sciences
Pediatric patient
Plastic surgery
0302 clinical medicine
Oncology
030220 oncology & carcinogenesis
Cohort
Medicine
In patient
business
Pediatric population
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 00224790
- Volume :
- 113
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Surgical Oncology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........6afc4059003ef7eb7d44d46bd3ff414d