title: Groin dissection.
abstract: This review provides a brief history of groin dissection, including studies on anatomical considerations and technique. A groin dissection for complete ablation of the node-bearing areolar tissue in the inguinal and iliac regions and with negligible morbidity requires careful attention to the pathophysiology of cancer in lymphatics, pre- and postoperative care, and surgical technique, including coordinated use and general, plastic, vascular, and orthopedic surgical principles.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, James Graham Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, USA. jsspra01@ulkyvm.louisville.edu
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Spratt
mesh_terms: D006119:Groin; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000379:methods; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000473:pathology; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures