title: Groin dissections in epidermolysis bullosa: a report of groin dissection for the control of metastatic squamous carcinoma in patients with epidermolysis bullosa.
abstract: Epidermolysis bullosa predisposes to the development of squamous cell carcinoma. Despite regular surveillance, the majority of severely affected epidermolysis bullosa patients die from metastatic spread. There are no reports on regional control of metastatic spread. We describe our experience with two cases of groin dissection in epidermolysis bullosa. By anticipating the pitfalls in the perioperative care of patients with epidermolysis bullosa, we feel confident that they should make a full recovery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Georgeu
authors.forename: K W D
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Ramsey
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: El-Muttardi
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Mayou
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery*; D004820:Epidermolysis Bullosa / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006119:Groin / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000379:methods*; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000628:therapy; D014945:Wound Healing