Patellar tendon reconstruction using a free latissimus dorsi flap following resection of a prepatellar myxofibrosarcoma: case report.
The authors' experience indicates that good functional results are achievable in cases with wide resection of the knee extensor mechanism. They report a low-grade myxoid fibrosarcoma patient in whom a one-stage functional reconstruction was carried out by transfer of a free latissimus dorsi flap without secondary surgical procedures.
Machens
Hans-Günther
HG
Clinic for Plastic and Hand Surgery, Lübeck University Clinics, Lübeck, Germany.
Siemers
Frank
F
Kaun
Michael
M
Krapohl
Björn
B
Reichert
Bert
B
Russlies
Martin
M
Krüger
Stefan
S
Stöckelhuber
Beate
B
Mailänder
Peter
P
D005354:Fibrosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D023821:Limb Salvage; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000637:transplantation*; D010329:Patella / Q000601:surgery; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome