Episode 24: Posterior Trunk Reconstruction
Sep 02, 2021•5 min•Ep. 24
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Episode description
A rapid review of posterior trunk reconstruction for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review:
- Muscular anatomy of the back
- Evaluation and management of the posterior trunk wound patient
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References:
- Mathes DW, Thornton JF, Rohrich RJ. Management of posterior trunk defects. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006;118(3):73e-83e.
- Netscher DT, Baumholtz MA, Bullocks J. Chest reconstruction: II. Regional reconstruction of chest wall wounds that do not affect respiratory function (axilla, posterolateral chest, and posterior trunk). Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;124(6):427e-435e.
- Mericli AF, Mirzabeigi MN, Moore JH, Jr., Fox JWt, Copit SE, Tuma GA. Reconstruction of complex posterior cervical spine wounds using the paraspinous muscle flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011;128(1):148-153.Garvey PB, Rhines LD, Dong W, Chang DW.
- Immediate soft-tissue reconstruction for complex defects of the spine following surgery for spinal neoplasms. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010;125(5):1460-1466.
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