Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Plastic surgery reconstruction following irradiation].

K Exner1, G Lemperle, J Nievergelt

  • 1Klinik für Plastische- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, St. Markus-Krankenhaus, Frankfurt am Main.

Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Radiation therapy can damage tissues, leading to severe complications like ulceration and infection. Early plastic surgery using specialized flaps can restore function and prevent further harm.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Commentary to: 'Neck rejuvenation by direct anterior medial cervicoplasty: the modified zigzag-plasty according to Tschopp'.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2018
Same author

Shortened penis post penile prosthesis implantation treated with subcutaneous soft silicone penile implant: case report.

International journal of impotence research·2013
Same author

[Phalloplasty in female-to-male transsexuals: experience from 259 cases].

Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse : Organ der V...·2011
Same author

[Gillies and McLaughlin's dynamic muscle support in irreversible facial palsy].

Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse : Organ der V...·2010
Same author

[Plastic surgical procedures in radiation sequelae of neck, breast and thoracic wall].

Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)·2007
Same author

[Complications after dermal fillers and their treatment].

Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse : Organ der V...·2007

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Radiation Oncology

Context:

  • Combined-modality tumor therapy can cause radiation damage to various tissues, including skin, subcutaneous tissue, nerves, bones, and viscera.
  • Ulceration and secondary infections following radiation damage can lead to life-threatening complications.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the potential complications of radiation damage after combined tumor therapy.
  • To emphasize the role of early reconstructive procedures in managing radiation damage.
  • To introduce the application of specialized fasciocutaneous and musculocutaneous flaps in plastic surgery for reconstruction.

Summary:

  • Radiation damage can affect multiple tissue types, potentially leading to severe outcomes such as ulceration and infection.
  • Early intervention with reconstructive procedures is crucial for restoring function, preventing disease progression, and managing pain.
  • Plastic surgery offers tailored solutions using fasciocutaneous and musculocutaneous flaps to address radiation damage in specific anatomical regions.

Impact:

  • Establishes the importance of recognizing and managing radiation-induced tissue damage.
  • Underscores the critical role of timely reconstructive surgery in improving patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrates the versatility and effectiveness of advanced plastic surgery techniques in oncological reconstruction.

Related Experiment Videos