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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Reconstruction
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Chordomas are rare axial skeleton malignant bone tumors.
  • Post-tumor removal, soft tissue reconstruction is crucial to prevent herniation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors influencing reconstruction choices after chordoma resection.
  • To evaluate postoperative outcomes associated with different reconstruction methods.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 68 patients undergoing lumbar or sacral chordoma resection and reconstruction (2012-2023).
  • Statistical analysis (Wilcoxon, chi-square, Fisher's exact, Kruskal-Wallis) to compare outcomes based on reconstruction type.
  • Flap types analyzed include gluteus muscle (GM), vertical rectus abdominus myocutaneous (VRAM), paraspinous muscle (PSM), and fasciocutaneous flaps.

Main Results:

  • Gluteus muscle flaps were most common (53%) for sacral defects. VRAM and PSM flaps were used for larger tumors and defects, often with hardware placement.
  • Tumor volume was significantly greater for VRAM flaps; defect diameter was larger for VRAM compared to GM flaps.
  • No significant difference in postoperative complication rates was observed between reconstruction types or with hardware placement.

Conclusions:

  • Reconstruction strategies for chordoma resection are tailored to spinal level, tumor volume, and defect size.
  • Various reconstructive options yield comparable postoperative complication rates.