Affiliation:
1. Department of Dermatology, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction:
Flap surgeries are the standard choice for reconstruction of defects post excision of cutaneous tumours. Complications following these surgeries predominantly result as a consequence of bleeding, tension, ischemia, infection.
Study Design:
A Prospective study of patients treated for tumor excision and flap reconstruction between the period of 2014 and 2020 were followed up and complications encountered were analysed.
Results:
A total of 70 patients with cutaneous malignancies underwent flap surgeries. Complications encountered were bleeding, hematoma, infection, necrosis, pincushioning, keloid, hypertrophic scars.
Conclusion:
Successful outcome depends on pre operative evaluation, appropriate technique selection based on site of tumor, intraoperative care, post operative care and timely management of complications if any.