title: Modern reconstructive techniques for abdominal wall defects after oncologic resection.
abstract: Resection of abdominal wall tumors often leaves patients with debilitating soft tissue defects. Modern reconstructive techniques can be used to restore abdominal wall integrity. In this article, we present an overview of preoperative patient evaluation, analysis of the defect, surgical planning, and the spectrum of available surgical techniques, ranging from simple to complex. The established clinical evidence in the field of abdominal wall reconstruction is summarized and a case example is provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
authors.forename: Ibrahim
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Khansa
authors.forename: Jeffrey E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Janis
mesh_terms: D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D034861:Abdominal Wall / Q000601:surgery*; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: abdominal wall reconstruction; desmoid; hernia; oncologic; sarcoma