| Autor: |
Abdulwahab Olarenwaju Ajani, M.D., Christian Chukwudi Ojidoh, M.D., Oluwaseyi Kayode Idowu, M.D., Taiwo Olusola Osisanya, M.D., Opeyemi Idris Olusanmade, M.D., Mahamud Abiodun Lawal, M.D., Opeyemi Muyiwa Oyewande, M.D., Mustapha Faiz Alimi, M.D. |
| Rok vydání: |
2022 |
| DOI: |
10.5281/zenodo.7087904 |
| Popis: |
Background: Bony defects caused by tumour resection, infection or trauma poses a major challenge for the reconstructive team. Limb sparing is possible in a majority of these patients with numerous options in literature and is currently the treatment of choice. In Low and Middle-Income countries, the options are limited by their cost and available expertise. This case report highlights the use of a vascularized free fibular graft for forearm reconstruction following tumour resection in our institution. Case Report: Mrs A.O, a 39-year-old school teacher who had wide local excision of a mass arising from the distal two-thirds of the right radius. The histopathology confirmed a giant cell tumour and had a defect measuring 20cm in the radius and 4cm of the distal ulnar which was bridged with a vascularized fibular and non-vascularized fibular graft respectively. Conclusion: Autologous free vascularized fibular grafts (FVFG) are a valuable option for reconstructing large bony defects in resource-poor settings and have the potential for reduced complications as compared to other advanced methods. Keywords: bone defects, vascularized fibular graft, microsurgery |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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