Case Report: Reconstruction After Anterior Pubic Hemipelvectomy.
Benjamin Murphy1, Tharsa Thillainadesan1, Kerian Robinson1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Frontiers in Surgery
|June 7, 2021
Summary
A large pelvic tumor was surgically removed using anterior hemipelvectomy and reconstructed with an iliac crest graft. This novel approach achieved good functional outcomes and minimized complications for the patient.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Pelvic chondrosarcomas necessitate surgical intervention.
- Challenges exist in pelvic reconstruction and preventing visceral herniation post-surgery.
Observation:
- A case of a large atypical cartilaginous tumor of the pelvis was presented.
- The tumor required a novel surgical resection technique.
Findings:
- An anterior hemipelvectomy was performed for tumor resection.
- Reconstruction utilized an iliac crest graft.
- The procedure achieved satisfactory surgical margins and minimized morbidity.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates a unique and effective surgical approach for pelvic tumors.
- The technique yielded good functional outcomes.
- It offers a potential solution for pelvic reconstruction challenges.
