Limb sparing surgery for vulvar groin recurrence: a case report and review of the literature.

Abstract

Hemipelvectomy was successfully avoided in a patient with extensive necrotic groin recurrence of vulvar cancer after prior radiation therapy. Tumor-free resection margins were achieved by wide excision of the recurrence including resection of the pubic bone and adjacent muscles. After resection of the femoral artery, blood supply to the leg was restored by an extra-anatomic axillopopliteal bypass. A myocutaneous flap from the contralateral rectus abdominis was used for primary wound closure. Limb salvage was achieved and the patient experienced pain relief, excellent cosmesis, and independent gait. Aspects of treatment options, even though primarily palliative, in groin recurrence of vulvar carcinoma are discussed.

• Authors: B U Sevin, B Abendstein, W A Oldenburg, M O'Connor, J Waldorf, J P Klingler, M J Knudsen
• Journal: International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society (Int J Gynecol Cancer) 2001 Jan-Feb Vol. 11 Issue 1 Pg. 32-8 ISSN: 1048-891X [Print] England
• PMID: 11285031 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Aged
• Carcinoma, Squamous Cell (pathology, radiotherapy, surgery)
• Female
• Femoral Artery (pathology, surgery)
• Groin (pathology, surgery)
• Humans
• Leg
• Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
• Pelvis (pathology, surgery)
• Surgical Flaps
• Vulvar Neoplasms (pathology, radiotherapy, surgery)