The contribution of microvascular free flaps and pedicled flaps to successful chest wall surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Pedicled flaps (PFs) have historically served as the preferred option for reconstruction of large chest wall defects. More recently, the indications for microvascular-free flaps (MVFFs) have increased, particularly for defects in which PFs are inadequate or unavailable. We sought to compare oncologic and surgical outcomes between MVFFs and PFs in reconstructions of full-thickness chest wall defects.

Methods

We retrospectively identified all patients who underwent chest wall resection at our institution from 2000 to 2022. Patients were stratified by flap reconstruction. End points were defect size, rate of complete resection, rate of local recurrence, and postoperative outcomes. Multivariable analysis was performed to identify factors associated with complications a

SUBMITTER: Vanstraelen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10528168 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature