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Extended abdominoperineal resection with gluteus maximus flap reconstruction of the pelvic floor for rectal cancer

British journal of surgery · 2006 · Vol. 94(2) · pp. 232–238
T. HolmAnders LjungT HäggmarkGöran JurellJesper Lagergren

Abstract

The extended posterior perineal approach with gluteus maximus flap reconstruction in APR has a low risk of bowel perforation, CRM involvement and local perineal wound complications. The rate of local recurrence may be lower than with conventional APR.

Colorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsColorectal and Anal CarcinomasAnorectal Disease Treatments and OutcomesMedicineAbdominoperineal resectionPelvic floorColorectal cancerSurgeryResectionRectumPerineumGeneral surgeryCancer

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AgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPerineumRectal NeoplasmsRisk FactorsSurgical FlapsCohort StudiesTreatment OutcomePelvic Floor
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