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Date Published: 26/01/2022
Online Published: 26/01/2022
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54804/yhthvb.6.2021.90
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No. 6 (2021)
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Hoang, T. T., Vu, Q. V., Tran, V. A., Tong, T. H., & Do, T. Q. (2022). Encounter complications during treatment for radiation-ulcer: Five years inexperience. Journal of Disaster Medicine and Burn Injuries, 6, 26-33. https://doi.org/10.54804/yhthvb.6.2021.90

Encounter complications during treatment for radiation-ulcer: Five years inexperience.

Hoang Thanh Tuan1,, Vu Quang Vinh1, Tran Van Anh1, Tong Thanh Hai1, Do Trung Quyet1
1 Le Huu Trac National Burn Hospital

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Abstract

Complications of radiation-induced ulcers are one of the most challenging situations a reconstructive surgeon can encounter. In that case, finding an optimal solution to cover the defect is not easy. In this paper, we presented our experience in dealing with such drastic ulcers, dividing them into 4 groups.
+ Group A: Exposed carotid artery.
+ Group B: Exposed axillary artery.
+ Group C: Exposed pleura and pericardium. 
+ Group D: Exposed tracheal stenosis.
All patients underwent appropriate reconstructive surgery methods and recovered well with acceptable functional and cosmetic outcomes.

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Radiation therapy, radiation-induced ulcers, reconstructive surgery, TRAM flap, LDM flap

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