“Functional trapezius muscle reconstruction after resection of a desmoid tumor using an innervated gracilis free flap”

Desmoid tumors are characterized by indolent growth, progressive invasion of surrounding tissues and a high rate of relapse. We present the case of a desmoid tumor rising from the trapezius of a young woman. Following resection, we performed a functional reconstruction using an innervated gracilis f...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: De Michele, Federico, Massarelli, Olindo, Franza, Mara, Gebbia, Vittorio, D’Arpa, Salvatore
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Taylor & Francis 2022
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9389924/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35993090
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23320885.2022.2062363
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Sumario:Desmoid tumors are characterized by indolent growth, progressive invasion of surrounding tissues and a high rate of relapse. We present the case of a desmoid tumor rising from the trapezius of a young woman. Following resection, we performed a functional reconstruction using an innervated gracilis free flap.

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