Clinical application of perforator flap in extended radical vulvectomy of vulvar carcinoma

VernacularTitle:穿支皮瓣在修复外阴癌广泛性切除术后皮肤软组织缺损中的应用
Author: Kun XIE ; Hongwu WEN ; Bing WEN ; Qiang LI ; Changqing ZHOU ; Xin QI ; Rui HE
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Vulvar neoplasms; Surgical flaps; Reconstructive surgical procedures
From: Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2014;49(11):834-837
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the clinical application of perforator flap in extended radical vulvectomy of vulvar carcinoma.Methods Retrospectively,twelve cases of vulva carcinoma were treated by radical extensive excision,and the defects were repaired with perforator flap.Results All the flaps were survived and healed with first intention except one infection.The wound infection patient was treated with change of the dressing and antibiotics.The reconstructed vulvae were plump and elastic.It appeared like the normal vulvae and there was no contraction of the vagina.Conclusions Vulvar reconstruction with the perforator flap after the radical vulvectomy could make the patients recover easily,which produces almost normal appearance and function of the vulvae,reduces the time of wound healing,the patient could get the next therapy more quickly and the quality of life improving.It has wide clinical application value.