Plastic reconstruction of radiation injuries

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift für alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen
Peter M VogtR Ipaktchi

Abstract

In addition to surgical and drug therapy, radiotherapy (or radiation therapy) is one of the three mainstays of modern oncological therapy regimes. It uses ionizing radiation to control tumors by damaging the DNA of cancerous tissue leading to cellular death. Although advances have been made in recent years resulting in a reduced dosage to the surrounding tissues, radiation injuries and tissue-related side effects cannot be completely avoided. Knowledge of the pathophysiology, treatment modalities and interdisciplinary treatment approaches are essential for effective therapy whilst limiting side effects. Surgery within the irradiated area is technically demanding due to tissue alterations and unpredictable wound healing. The plastic reconstructive surgeon either faces the challenge of delayed wound healing following neoadjuvant radiation or chronic radiation-linked changes following previous radiotherapy, which can also occur after a latency period of many years. Reconstructive interventions can be essential to repair deficits of a functional and/or aesthetic nature in order to maintain a high quality of life for oncology patients. This can also be of benefit to patients in a palliative oncological setting to improve daily funct...Continue Reading

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