Genitoperineal reconstruction with vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap

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Abstract

Introduction: Abdominoperineal resection following radiotherapy is accompanied by a high rate of complications of the perineal wound.

Objective: Present the results of perineal reconstruction with rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap and a vertical skin island in two patients after exeresis of two previously irradiated rectal cancers (one each).

Clinical case: Two clinical cases are presented of anorectal cancer reconstructed with vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap, one of whom developed local infection. The female case was resolved without any difficulty.

Conclusions: In the cases presented, anorectal cancer patients were offered a reconstruction option with a low index of perineal complications, and faster rehabilitation of the treated area and of the patients, showing the usefulness of the technique used.

Key words: rectal cancer; VRAM flap; abdominoperineal amputation.

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Author Biography

Raquel Rojas Bruzon, Hospital General Universitario “Vladimir Ilich Lenin” de Holguín

Doctor en Ciencias Médica. Especialista de segundo grado en Cirugía Plástica y Caumatología. Profesor Auxiliar. Investigador Auxiliar.

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2021-10-05

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Rojas Bruzon R, Galani Bakanisi B, Abebe W, Lores Crúz A. Genitoperineal reconstruction with vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap. Rev Cub Oncol [Internet]. 2021 Oct. 5 [cited 2025 Jul. 9];19(3). Available from: https://revoncologia.sld.cu/index.php/onc/article/view/126

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Vol. 19 No. 3 (2021): septiembre - diciembre

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Reportes de casos

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