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The use of rectus abdominis myocutaneous flaps following excision of vulvar cancer
Article first published online: 19 AUG 2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1990.tb02475.x
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 97, Issue 11, pages 1020–1025, November 1990
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SHEPHERD, J. H., VAN DAM, P. A., JOBLING, T. W. and BREACH, N. (1990), The use of rectus abdominis myocutaneous flaps following excision of vulvar cancer. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 97: 1020–1025. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1990.tb02475.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 19 AUG 2005
- Article first published online: 19 AUG 2005
- Received 23 November 1989 Accepted 14 March 1990
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Summary. Rectus abdominis myocutaneous flaps have been used in 16 women following radical excision of extensive vulvar cancer. In two women the procedure was part of the primary surgery, in 11 for recurrence of vulvar cancer and in three for symptomatic palliation. Fifteen (94%) of the grafts took with primary healing. Thirteen of the 16 patients are alive 6–60 months (median 29 months) after surgery and the three who died benefited from symptomatic palliation. Simultaneous vulvar reconstruction allows good cosmetic rehabilitation and is an important part of the armametarium for the management of patients with advanced primary or recurrent vulvar carcinoma. This technique offers excellent surgical clearance of massive offensive and painful vulvar tumours.