Extensive Recurrent Desmoid Tumor of the Abdominal Wall: Radical Excision Followed by Reconstruction of the Abdominal Wall With Plastic Procedure

Reconstruction of Desmoid Tumors

“…28 Subsequent reports of abdominal wall reconstruction include the use of groin f laps to complete the closure of an abdominal defect, 29 the separation of anatomic components technique by Shestak et al, 30 the use of tensor fascia lata pedicled flaps for full-thickness defects, 11,31 the use of synthetic meshes, 32 the use of a double layer mesh covered by a rectus abdominus bipedicled flap, 33 a pedicled omental split skin graft technique with a mesh inlay, 34 and the use of a latissimus dorsi free f lap for reconstruction of an extensive fullthickness abdominal wall defect. 35 In contrast, some authors have advocated a no-surgical approach with progesterone injections.…”