Journal of Surgery

Viorel Scripcariu

Publications

• Review Article
  Updates in Pelviperineal Reconstruction Options After Abdominoperineal Resection
  Author(s): Dan Cristian Moraru and Viorel ScripcariuDan Cristian Moraru and Viorel Scripcariu
  
  Abdominoperineal resection may be the only curative solution for invasive or recurrent malignant tumors in the pelvic-perineal region. Recent studies have established that immediate pelvic-perineal reconstruction following abdominoperineal resection is associated with superior primary healing, decreased postoperative complications, rapid recovery and reinsertion with increased quality of life for the patient. Currently, many reconstructive options for the perineal defect after abdominoperineal resection are available, ranging from primary direct closure to flap reconstruction. Better knowledge of the progress attained in the care of the perineal defect after abdominoperineal and rectal resection can help the surgeon make a better choice for each patient. There is no consensus on the optimal technique after abdominoperineal resection. In this article, various closure techniques are pre.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.7438/1584-9341-13-4-2

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