Omental transplantation improves surgical outcome of large squamous cell carcinoma: A case report

Li,Xianan; Ouyang,Zhengxiao; Yang,Shuo; Zhai,Zanjing; Li,Haowei; Kang,Zhong‑Cheng; Li,Zan

doi:10.3892/ol.2015.3089

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Omental transplantation improves surgical outcome of large squamous cell carcinoma: A case report

Authors:
- Xianan Li
- Zhengxiao Ouyang
- Shuo Yang
- Zanjing Zhai
- Haowei Li
- Zhong‑Cheng Kang
- Zan Li
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Affiliations: Department of Orthopedics, Hunan Cancer Hospital and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410012, P.R. China, Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implant, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200001, P.R. China, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Cancer Hospital and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410012, P.R. China, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Hunan Cancer Hospital and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410012, P.R. China
Pages: 2805-2808
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Published online on: March 31, 2015

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Abstract

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an major health issue due to the significant health costs and marked disfigurement following surgical excision. The conventional reconstructive options may not be suitable for patients with large SCCs of the lower part of the leg, due to the regional tissue damage and ischemic environment. The omental transposition flap is a highly vascularized tissue that is resistant to infection and provides a recipient bed for skin grafts. This is the case report of a male patient with a large SCC in the lower part of his right leg, which was treated with extensive resection. The patient subsequently underwent reconstruction using a free omental flap, followed by transplantation of a secondary skin graft. The patient did not experience recurrence or metastasis during the 2 years of follow‑up, indicating that, when dealing with postoperative skin cancer defects in an ischemic environment, omental transplantation may be a viable treatment option.

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Omental transplantation improves surgical outcome of large squamous cell carcinoma: A case report

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