Spinoplastic Reconstruction Using Iliac Crest Vascularized Bone Graft following Sacral Ependymoma Resection

Edward M Reece1, Nicole Van Spronsen1, Calogero Velluto2

  • 1From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ.

Summary

This study presents the first case of spinoplastic reconstruction using an iliac crest vascularized bone graft (IC-VBG) after sacral tumor removal. IC-VBG offers a safe and effective alternative for bony union in sacral reconstruction.