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Open Access 01-08-2019 | Rectal Cancer | Original Article

Feasibility of a subcutaneous gluteal turnover flap without donor site scar for perineal closure after abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer

Authors: R. D. Blok, J. A. W. Hagemans, J. W. A. Burger, J. Rothbarth, J. D. W. van der Bilt, O. Lapid, R. Hompes, P. J. Tanis

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 8/2019

Abstract

Background

Abdominoperineal resection (APR) carries a high risk of perineal wound morbidity. Perineal wound closure using autologous tissue flaps has been shown to be advantageous, but there is no consensus as to the optimal method. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a novel gluteal turnover flap (GT-flap) without donor site scar for perineal closure after APR.

Methods

Consecutive patients who underwent APR for primary or recurrent rectal cancer were included in a prospective non-randomised pilot study in two academic centres. Perineal reconstruction consisted of a unilateral subcutaneous GT-flap, followed by midline closure. Feasibility was defined as uncomplicated perineal wound healing at 30 days in at least five patients, and a maximum of two flap failures.

Results

Out of 17 potentially eligible patients, 10 patients underwent APR with GT-flap-assisted perineal wound closure. Seven patients had pre-operative radiotherapy. Median-added theatre time was 38 min (range 35–44 min). Two patients developed a superficial perineal wound dehiscence, most likely because of the excessive width of the skin island. Two other patients developed purulent discharge and excessive serosanguinous discharge, respectively, resulting in four complicated wounds at 30 days. No flap failure occurred, and no radiological or surgical reinterventions were performed. Median length of hospital stay was 10 days (IQR 8–12 days).

Conclusions

The GT-flap for routine perineal wound closure after APR seems feasible with limited additional theatre time, but success seems to depend on correct planning of the width of the flap. The potential for reducing perineal morbidity should be evaluated in a randomised controlled trial.

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Title: Feasibility of a subcutaneous gluteal turnover flap without donor site scar for perineal closure after abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer
Authors: R. D. Blok
J. A. W. Hagemans
J. W. A. Burger
J. Rothbarth
J. D. W. van der Bilt
O. Lapid
R. Hompes
P. J. Tanis
Publication date: 01-08-2019
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Rectal Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 8/2019
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-019-02055-1

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Feasibility of a subcutaneous gluteal turnover flap without donor site scar for perineal closure after abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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