Abdominal Wall Reconstruction with a Free Fibula Flap after Internal Extended Hemipelvectomy

Abstract

Major pelvic resections for malignant tumors are infrequent and have significant morbidity and mortality, for instance, incisional hernias are postoperative complications uncommonly reported probably because most cases are overshadowed by more serious complications. Reconstruction depends on the extent of the resection and overall prognosis of the patient. A case of a late complex hypogastric and femoral incisional hernia after extended hemipelvectomy for recurrent osteosarcoma treated with distal abdominal wall fixation into a free fibula flap is reported.

Keywords

osteosarcoma - hemipelvectomy - fibula flap

Publication History

Article published online:
01 April 2020

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