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01-05-2010 | Gynecologic Oncology

Worldwide first experiences with vacuum-assisted closure as alternative treatment method to repair defects of an extended thoracic wall recurrence of breast cancer

Authors: Darius Dian, Vera Bodungen, Isabelle Himsl, Visnja Drinovac, Ioannes Mylonas, Harald Sommer, Klaus Friese

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 5/2010

Abstract

Introduction

Loco-regional recurrences of the breast cancer are associated with a bad prognosis. Often costly autologous-tissue treatment as a surgery aiming at repairing the defects is necessary.

Patients and methods

Four female patients were treated with the vacuum-assisted closure (VAC)-system in context with the recurrence resection. In all cases a primary local masking was not possible.

Results

In the described cases the wounds healed well during the post-operative phase. There occurred no problems either during the radiation treatment or during chemotherapy in the case of lying VAC-Systems.

Conclusion

Using vacuum-assisted wound closure one can avoid autologous-tissue treatment in the case of extensive loco-regional recurrences.

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Title: Worldwide first experiences with vacuum-assisted closure as alternative treatment method to repair defects of an extended thoracic wall recurrence of breast cancer
Authors: Darius Dian
Vera Bodungen
Isabelle Himsl
Visnja Drinovac
Ioannes Mylonas
Harald Sommer
Klaus Friese
Publication date: 01-05-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 5/2010
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-009-1277-8

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Worldwide first experiences with vacuum-assisted closure as alternative treatment method to repair defects of an extended thoracic wall recurrence of breast cancer

Abstract

Introduction

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusion

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