One stage reconstruction of the floor of the mouth with a subcutaneous pedicled nasolabial flap

BackgroundNasolabial flaps have been recognised as versatile flaps for a variety of defects in the face, nose, lip and the oral cavity. Random pattern inferiorly based nasolabial flaps (NLF) have been utilised for covering small defects on the anterior floor of the mouth, but usually require a second stage procedure to divide the flap base. A subcutaneous pedicled inferiorly based nasolabial flap can provide a one stage repair of moderate sized defects of the floor of the mouth after de epithelialisation of the base of the flap.AimTo evaluate the feasibility of a single stage reconstruction of intermediate sized defects in the oral cavity with an inferiorly based pedicled NLF. The study includes the indications of use of the flap, flap design, technique, and the complications rate. The incidence of secondary procedures and the final functional and the aesthetic results will also be evaluated.Materials and methodsA group of 20 patients presented with (T1–2) squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity have been treated at the Department of Surgery, National Cancer Institute, Cairo; in the period between January 2008 and September 2010. The pathology was confirmed with an incision biopsy and all metastatic work were carried out confirming that all patients were free from distant metastasis at presentation. Preoperative assessment also included assessment of the stage of the disease, the flap design and patient fitness for general anaesthesia. All patients underwent surgical excision combined with reconstruction of the defect with a subcutaneous inferiorly based pedicled NLF. The proximal part of the flap was routinely de epithelialised before it has been tunnelled through the cheek so a one stage procedure could only be required.ResultsThe mean age of the patients was 62.3 ± 6 years, range (52–69 years). All patients were diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. The anterior floor of the mouth constituted 40% of the defects, the lateral floor of the mouth 20% and the inner surface of the cheek 40%. There was no reported major complication; and only one patient suffered a reactionary haemorrhage that required re-exploration to secure the bleeder. A single procedure was adequate in most patients (80%), only 20% of patients required revision of the scar at the donor site or release of the tongue. The overall aesthetic results were either very satisfactory or satisfactory in the majority of patients (90%). Two patients were not satisfied with the final aesthetic results, one suffered from ectropion and the other had a donor site wound healing problem. The functional results (deglutition, speech) were satisfactory in most patients (70%), all were edentulous.ConclusionAn inferiorly based pedicled NLF is a reliable flap for the reconstruction of small and medium sized defects in the oral cavity. The flap can be best utilised for old edentulous and high risk patients where it can be used as a single stage procedure which is particularly useful in those types of patients. The flap can be safely combined with neck dissection even when the facial artery was ligated.     

21例舌癌游离股前外侧皮瓣舌再造术临床体会

[目的]探讨游离股前外侧皮瓣在舌癌缺损修复舌再造术中的应用价值.[方法]回顾并分析2004年2月～2005年12月,应用游离股前外侧皮瓣修复舌癌术后缺损舌再造术21例.[结果]21块游离瓣全部成活,术后血栓发生率4.8%(1/21).随访3个月～2年,再造舌形态丰满、功能满意.1例(T4N1M0)术后1年因颈淋巴结转移死亡,未发现舌局部复发者.[结论]游离股前外侧皮瓣移植安全可靠,供区隐蔽功能影响小,皮瓣厚度适宜,是修复舌癌术后缺损舌再造术的优良供区,值得推广普及.     

Myofascial flap without skin for intra-oral reconstruction 2: clinical studies

Background. Based on the results of our animal experiment, we evaluated the clinical usefulness of myofascial graft materials in the reconstruction of intra-oral soft-tissue defects. Methods. An axial-pattern or random-pattern myofascial flap was grafted to reconstruct oral soft-tissue defects caused by tumor resection in ten patients. A pectoralis major myofascial flap was employed in four patients, and a platysma myofascial flap was employed in six patients. Results. All flaps survived, and epithelialization progressed gradually from the surrounding incised mucosal margin. Cicatricial contracture of the wound seemed to be mild and the regenerated mucosa was more flexible than skin. Because the myofascial tissue had only raw surfaces, the handling of the flaps in the oral cavity was very flexible. Moreover, cosmetically unsatisfactory scar formation and dysfunction at the donor site were mild. Conclusion. We feel that the myofascial graft procedure is a very useful option for the reconstruction of intra-oral soft-tissue defects, and will soon become a common procedure. We refer to this procedure as the "biological-guided mucosa regeneration (BGMR)" technique. Received: July 27, 2000 / Accepted: February 21, 2001     

Postoperative radiotherapy after flap reconstructive surgery in patients with head and neck cancer: A retrospective monocentric study with flap delineation to assess toxicity and relapse

PurposeFlaps are increasingly used during reconstructive surgery of head and neck cancers to improve functional outcomes. There are no guidelines as to whether the whole flap or its anastomotic border should be included in the primary tumour target volume of postoperative radiotherapy to prevent local relapses. Relapse and toxicity rates can increase substantially if the whole flap received full dose. Our aim was to determine whether flaps were included in the primary tumour target volume and to report the patterns of relapse and toxicity.Materials and methodsConsecutive patients in 2014 through 2016, with or without a flap, receiving postoperative radiotherapy were selected in a retrospective monocentric control study. Flaps were homogenously delineated blind to treating radiation oncologists using a flap-specific atlas. Tumour recurrence, acute and late toxicity were evaluated using univariate and propensity score analyses.ResultsA hundred patients were included; 54 with a flap. Median flap volume included in the tumour volume was 80.9%. Twelve patients experienced local recurrences: six with a flap, among whom two within their flap (3.7%). Patients with flaps had larger median tumour volumes to be irradiated (25 cm³ versus 58 cm³, p < 0.001) and higher acute/late toxicity rates (p < 0.001) even after adjustment on biases (more advanced T stage, oral cavity, active smoking in patients with flaps). Locoregional recurrence and survival rates were similar between patients with/without a flap.ConclusionRecurrences within a flap were rare in this series when including the whole flap body in the 60Gy-clinical target volume but inclusion of the flap in the primary tumour target volume increased toxicity. Multicentric studies are warranted.     

前臂皮瓣联合腓骨肌瓣修复上颌骨大型缺损

目的 探讨前臂皮瓣联合腓骨肌瓣修复上颌骨大型缺损的效果。方法2004年3月，对1例上颌骨恶性肿瘤的病例，行上颌骨次全切除术，应用前臂皮瓣联合腓骨肌瓣重建上颌骨，关闭口鼻腔。结果术后伤口一期愈合，皮瓣成活，术后3个月随访，面部外形满意，已能够进普食，进食时无食物从鼻腔返流，语音清晰。结论应用前臂皮瓣联合腓骨肌瓣重建上颌骨缺损，使术后患者上颌骨外形和口腔咀嚼功能及语音恢复如初，令人满意，值得推广应用。     

应用游离股前外侧皮瓣修复头颈部软组织缺损

背景与目的：股前外侧皮瓣（ALT）对供区创伤小,有独特优点,但目前临床应用还不常见。本文探讨应用ALT皮瓣修复头颈部软组织缺损的临床价值。方法：回顾2004年11月至2008年5月期间于中山大学肿瘤医治中心20例应用ALT皮瓣修复重建头颈部软组织缺损的病例资料。总结皮瓣切取的技术细节。报告术中解剖和成功率。结果：20例游离股前外侧皮瓣修复头颈部软组织缺损均获成功。ALT皮瓣血管蒂长介于5～14cm,平均9．9cm。切取的面积介于（4～9cm）×（6～16cm）。皮肤穿支的解剖类型分为肌间隔穿支4例（占20％）,肌皮穿支16例（占80％）。股前外侧皮瓣用于修复的头颈部缺损包括口腔内黏膜缺损14例（其中修复舌体及口底9例、口颊黏膜3例、硬腭1例、以及磨牙后区黏膜1例）．面部及颈部皮肤缺损6例。皮瓣供区除1例以外均可一期缝合。结论：股前外侧皮瓣是头颈部各种软组织缺损修复重建中一个很有价值和应用潜力的供区,具有成功率高,对供区影响小的特点。     

Surgical treatment of massive stoma site tumors after a curative operation for rectal cancer

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the clinical and oncological outcomes of selected rectal cancer patients with massive stoma site tumors who underwent radical resection and reconstruction.MethodsWe reviewed 8 cases of massive stoma site tumors in patients who had permanent gastrointestinal stoma in the abdominal wall following radical resection of rectal cancer between March 2013 and May 2018 at the Peking University Cancer Hospital and Peking University Shougang Hospital.ResultsThere were seven males and one female patient, with a median age of 50.6 years. The average time between the initial surgery and the development of a malignant tumor at the stoma site was 5 years (range, 0.5–14 years). The average diameter of the stoma site tumors was 8.1 cm, and the diameter of the largest tumor was 12 cm. After tumor resection, the area of the largest abdominal wall defect was about 15 × 14 cm². Abdominal wall repair included the use of a tensor fasciae latae muscle flap, local fasciocutaneous rotational flap, and pedicled anterolateral thigh flap. No patient died in the 30 days following surgery. The longest follow-up period was 81 months, and 5 patients died.ConclusionsMultidisciplinary clinical management fosters positive outcomes in treating massive stoma site tumors. Local R0 resection and abdominal wall reconstruction are safe and feasible, and function to removes local disease, allowing patients to live a higher quality of life.     

Single perforator based anterolateral thigh flap for reconstruction of large composite defects of oral cavity

Composite defects of oral cavity are a reconstructive challenge. Anterolateral thigh flap provides large and pliable tissue for reconstruction of these defects. However, wide variations in the vascular anatomy, variable perforator number and location are reported. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of single perforator based large anterolateral thigh for reconstruction of complex oral cavity defects following ablative surgery. We report a series of 25 consecutive patients who underwent reconstruction of oral cavity defects with anterolateral thigh flap based on single perforator between August 2009 and August 2010. The mean flap dimension was 261cm(2) (range 80-540cm(2)). In 21 patients the flap was bi-paddled and used for inner and outer lining for cheek. None of the flaps developed perforator insufficiency. Two flaps were lost due to delayed neck wound sepsis after 7th post operative day. This study establishes safety and reliability of using a large and/or bi-paddled anterolateral thigh flap based on single perforator for reconstruction of complex oral cavity defects.     

带蒂额肌帽状腱膜裂层颅骨瓣修复前颅底(英文)

Objective:The aim of our study was to reconstruct soft and hard tissue perforating defects of the anterior skull base in a 1-stage surgical procedure with a combined craniofacial approach. Methods:Soft and hard tissue defects of the anterior skull base were successfully reconstructed in 43 patients during a 1-stage surgery through the use of frontalis muscle galea aponeurotica skull flaps with 1 or 2 vascularized pedicles. The skull flap areas were up approximately 7cm × 14cm. Results:Intracranial infection and cerebrospinal fluid leakage were not observed in the 43 patients, and all incisions healed. Of 33 malignant tumor patients, 25 patients received follow-up examinations for longer than 2 years, and 18 patients survived for 2 years. Conclusion:Frontalis muscle galea aponeurotica skull pedicle flaps provided a constant blood supply and resulted in soft and thin tissue. The pedicle flaps, together with the external cranial bone plate, strengthened the support, but still allowed for bending and shaping. In addition, the flap harvesting approach was consistent with surgery approach, without aesthetic compromises.     

Short-term outcomes following beyond total mesorectal excision and reconstruction using myocutaneous flaps: A retrospective cohort study

IntroductionBeyond total mesorectal excision (bTME) offers long-term survival in patients with advanced pelvic malignancy. At Skåne University Hospital (SUS) Malmö in Sweden, the vertical rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (VRAM) and gluteal maximus (GM) flap have been used for perineal reconstruction to promote healing and functional outcomes after significant tissue loss. This study aims to examine 90-day overall and flap-specific complications in patients with advanced pelvic cancer treated with bTME and perineal flap reconstruction.MethodThis retrospective study conducted at SUS included patients undergoing surgery between January 01, 2010 and August 01, 2016. Patients’ data were gathered through medical chart reviews. The Clavien-Dindo (CD) classification system was used to classify surgical and medical postoperative complications. Flap-specific complications were evaluated regardless of CD classification.ResultsOne hundred five patients (51 men, 54 women) underwent bTME surgery with perineal reconstruction, with VRAM flaps used in 27 (26%) patients, GM flaps in 51 (49%) patients and GM flaps with vaginal reconstruction in 27 (26%) patients. The 90-day mortality rate was one (1%), despite surgical CD ≥ III and/or medical CD ≥ II complications affecting 51 (48%) patients. Partial perineal dehiscence was noted in 45 (43%) patients, mostly treated conservatively. At the first outpatient postoperative visit (median, 42 days), flap healing was complete in 47 (45%) patients.ConclusionbTME surgery in pelvic cancer patients with perineal flap reconstruction using VRAM or GM flaps results in high overall and flap complication rates, but low mortality. Most complications can be conservatively treated.     

Vascularized fibula flap reconstruction of the mandible in bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis

Aims

To point out the feasibility of microsurgical reconstruction of the mandible in patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis (BRONJ).

Methods

Seven patients with extensive mandibular osteonecrosis underwent subtotal mandibulectomy and immediate reconstruction with a free fibula flap. They were six women and one man aged 49–72 years. The mean size of the bone and oral mucosa defects were 18.5 and 22.5 cm² respectively.

Results

The mean time of surgical intervention was 12 h. All flaps survived and the postoperative course was uneventful. Oral feeding was resumed 14 days after surgery in all cases. The donor legs healed without complications. The pathology report confirmed the diagnosis of BRONJ in all patients. Normal bone was detected at the resection margins in six out of seven patients. Patients were followed-up at intervals of 3 months. After a median follow-up time of 23 months, no clinical and radiographic evidence of recurrent BRONJ were detected in six patients. One patient with osteomyelitis at the resection margins had signs of recurrent BRONJ 6 months after surgery. The overall curative rate of the population was 86%.

Conclusions

Despite the limited number of patients studied so far, our data show that mandible reconstruction with the fibula flap is feasible and does not influence the natural course of the primary disease in BRONJ-resected patients.     

旋髂浅动脉穿支皮瓣的临床解剖学研究及其在舌癌缺损修复中的应用*

目的:探讨旋髂浅动脉穿支皮瓣的解剖学特点及其在舌癌术后修复中的应用。方法:2014年1 月至2015年1 月，解剖制备15例旋髂浅动脉穿支皮瓣，成功修复9 例舌癌根治术后缺损，术前及术后3 个月评价舌部功能及供区状况。结果:切取旋髂浅动脉穿支皮瓣面积27～110 cm2，平均厚度为（1.2 ± 0.3）cm，旋髂浅动脉从股动脉起始处的平均管径为（0.7 ± 0.2）cm，旋髂浅静脉为（1.2 ± 0.2）cm。旋髂浅动脉与旋髂深动脉和腹壁浅动脉的关系可以分为5 型:Ⅰ型（8/ 15），Ⅱ型（2/ 15），Ⅲ型（2/ 15），Ⅳ型（2/ 15），Ⅴ型（1/ 15）。 术后随访4～16个月，受区局部外形丰满，语言及吞咽功能恢复满意。供区均拉拢缝合，瘢痕隐蔽，无功能障碍。结论:旋髂浅动脉穿支皮瓣质地柔软，穿支血管蒂较长，供区瘢痕隐蔽，术后患者语音及咀嚼功能恢复良好，是修复舌癌术后缺损的良好选择。      

Impact of insurance payer and socioeconomic status on type of autologous breast reconstruction

IntroductionAutologous breast reconstruction has evolved from more morbid procedures that sacrificed the abdominal muscle (the TRAM or transverse rectus abdominus muscle flap) to “perforator” flaps. Commercial insurers recognized the higher technical demand of perforator flaps by creating procedural codes with higher professional fees. This study examined whether procedure code discrepancies between insurance payers disproportionally incentivize perforator flaps among the commercially insured.MethodsAutologous breast reconstructions identified from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) were subdivided into microvascular perforator (85.74, 85.75, 85.76), microvascular TRAM (85.73), and pedicled TRAM flaps (85.72). Demographics, comorbidities and access to care were compared. A logistic regression comparing microvascular reconstructions only was used to identify predictors for perforator flap reconstruction.ResultsA total of 66,968 cases of autologous breast reconstruction were identified. Perforator flaps were more likely among the commercially insured (p < 0.001) and higher insurance quartiles (p < 0.001).When comparing microvascular reconstruction, perforator flaps were 1.72 (p < 0.001) times more likely among the commercially insured. As compared to the lowest income quartile, the fourth quartile had an odds ratio of 1.36 (p < 0.001) for perforator flap reconstruction.ConclusionThe presence of a separate perforator flap billing code among the commercially insured may be exacerbating existing socioeconomic disparities in breast cancer reconstruction.     

Predictors of swallowing outcome in patients treated with surgery and radiotherapy for advanced oral and oropharyngeal cancer

Retaining effective swallowing is a key element when optimising outcomes in the management of head and neck cancer. We report the functional swallowing outcomes for a cohort of 31 individuals with advanced oral and oropharyngeal cancer who underwent free or pedicled flap reconstruction of surgical defects. Swallowing was assessed pre and immediately post surgery and at four months post treatment. Swallowing assessments were related to site, size and volume of defect and composition of flap reconstruction. The effect of radiotherapy on swallowing was assessed among 17 of the 31 individuals who were submitted to radiotherapy after surgery.The proportion of patients on a total oral diet four months post treatment varied significantly by site of defect (Fishers exact test p = 0.006), from 100% (7/7) of patients with a lateral defect to only 22% (2/9) of patients with a central defect.The proportion of patients on a total oral diet at the final assessment did not vary by flap reconstruction or radiotherapy.     

The Bozola flap in oral cavity reconstruction

The buccinator musculomucosal flaps are actually considered the main reconstructive option for small-moderate defects of the oral mucosa. In this paper we present our experience with the posteriorly based buccinator musculomucosal flap. A retrospective review was performed of all patients who had had a Bozola flap reconstruction at the Operative Unit of Maxillo-Facial Surgery of Parma, Italy, between 2003 and 2010. The Bozola flap was used in 19 patients. In most cases they had defects of the palate (n=12). All flaps were harvested successfully and no major complications occurred. Minor complications were observed in two cases. At the end of the follow up all patients returned to a normal diet without alterations of speech and swallowing. We consider the Bozola flap the first choice for the reconstruction of defects involving the palate, the cheek and the postero-lateral tongue and floor of the mouth.     

Uni-vs. bilateral DIEP flap reconstruction – A multicenter outcome analysis

ObjectiveOver the past decade numbers of bilateral mastectomy have increased steadily. As a result, bilateral breast reconstruction is gaining popularity. The presented study compares complications and outcomes of unilateral and bilateral DIEP free-flap breast reconstructions using the largest database available in Europe.MethodsFemale breast cancer patients (n = 3926) receiving DIEP flap breast reconstructions (n = 4577 free flaps) at 22 different centers were included in this study. Free flaps were stratified into two groups: a unilateral- (UL) and a bilateral- (BL) breast reconstruction group. Groups were compared with regard to surgical complications and free flap outcome.ResultsMean operative time was significantly longer in the BL group (UL: 285.2 ± 107.7 vs. BL: 399.1 ± 136.8 min; p < 0.001). Mean ischemia time was comparable between groups (p = 0.741). There was no significant difference with regard to total (UL 1.8% vs. BL 2.6%, p = 0.081) or partial flap loss (UL 1.2% vs. BL 0.9%, p = 0.45) between both groups. Rates of venous or arterial thrombosis were comparable between both groups (venous: UL 2.9% vs. BL 2.2%, p = 0.189; arterial: UL 1.8% vs. BL 1.2%, p = 0.182). However, significantly higher rates of hematoma at the donor and recipient site were observed in the UL group (donor site: UL 1.1% vs. BL 0.1%, p = 0.001; recipient site UL 3.9% vs. BL 1.7%, p < 0.001).ConclusionsThe data underline the feasibility of bilateral DIEP flap reconstruction, when performed in a setting of specialized centers.     

胸大肌肌皮瓣在晚期头颈肿瘤术后组织缺损重建中的应用

背景与目的:晚期头颈肿瘤外科治疗时,留下的完全或者不完全的组织缺损,是目前头颈外科的一个难点。胸大肌肌皮瓣在头颈肿瘤术后组织缺损重建中仍起着不可替代的作用。本研究旨在探讨胸大肌肌皮瓣在头颈缺损重建中的适应指征,提高胸大肌肌皮瓣修复的成功率。方法:中山大学肿瘤防治中心2004年1月至2007年1月间共22例行胸大肌肌皮瓣重建头颈肿瘤术后缺损患者,其中颈部大面积皮肤缺损8例,口咽缺损4例,舌缺损5例,口底缺损3例,下咽缺损2例;13例患者采用血管蒂穿行锁骨下,9例经锁骨上转移至颈部;重建的最大面积为15cm×12cm,最小面积为8cm×5cm。结果:无手术死亡病例,1例出现皮瓣坏死,1例出现部分皮瓣坏死,皮瓣重建成功率为95.5%;手术后并发症伤口积血1例,口底瘘1例,并发症发生率为9.1%(2/22)。结论:胸大肌肌皮瓣是头颈肿瘤术后组织缺损重建的良好供区皮瓣,是颈部大面积皮肤缺损重建的首选皮瓣;血管蒂穿行锁骨下可以增加胸大肌肌皮瓣的修复半径,且有利于保护血管蒂不受压迫。     

The impact of a double vein anastomoses on doppler's loss of signal rates

BackgroundImpact on blood flow by double vein anastomosis in head and neck free flaps is unclear. We aimed to assess venous doppler loss of signal (LOS) rates of double vein system compared with a single vein system.MethodsConsecutive free flaps with implanted venous flow couplers between 2015–2017 were included. LOS rates were compared between groups and with regard to flap type, defect site and recipient vein within double vein group.Results92 double-vein (184 veins) and 48 single-vein flaps were included. LOS was similar in single- and double-vein flaps (11/48 (25%) versus 46/184 (25%), p = 0.765). Double veins had fewer flap takebacks compared with single vein (4.3% vs. 12.5%, p = 0.075). Common facial vein (CFV) anastomosis showed superior LOS rates compared with external jugular and CFV branches (p = 0.026).ConclusionsDouble vein anastomosis does not impact LOS rates, results in fewer flap takebacks, yet LOS rates depend on selected recipient vein.     

各种皮瓣在足底负重区恶性黑色素瘤术后缺损修复中的应用

目的：探讨足底内侧皮瓣、局部逆行岛状皮辫、外踝上穿支皮瓣、内踝上穿支皮瓣和游离股前外侧皮瓣修复足底负重区恶性黑色素瘤广泛切除术后缺损的优缺点。方法：浙江省肿瘤医院骨和软组织肿瘤外科2010-01-13-2013-12～25收治的23例足底负重区皮肤恶性黑色素瘤患者,进行原发灶广泛切除后分别采用足底内侧皮瓣、局部逆行岛状皮瓣、外踝上穿支皮瓣、内踝上穿支皮瓣及游离股前外侧皮瓣进行修复,对其临床资料和随访结果进行分析。结果：术后缺损面积为4cm×4cm～11cm×9cm,切取皮瓣面积5cmX5cm～12cm×10cm。14倒足底内侧皮瓣全部成活,其中皮瓣最大切取面积为7cm×7cm。1例局部逆行岛状皮瓣出现小部分坏死,二期愈合,4例外踝上及内踝上穿支皮瓣全部成活,其中皮瓣最大切取面积为12cm×10cm。4例游离股前外侧皮瓣中,3例成活,1例皮瓣出现远端部分浅表性坏死,经换药后愈合。所有患者无继发性渍疡出现,患足均可无痛行走。2例行足底内侧皮瓣修复术后出现局部复发。结论：各种皮瓣修复足底黑色素瘤术后缺损均可获得较好疗效,对较小足根部的缺损（直径〈8cm）首选足底内侧皮瓣,较大的缺损可采用内外踝上穿支皮瓣,有显微外科条件的可考虑游离股前外侧皮瓣修复局部皮瓣不能覆盖的缺损。     

Safe-margin surgery by plastic reconstruction in extremities or parietal trunk soft tissue sarcoma: A tertiary single centre experience

IntroductionTertiary centers recruit a large proportion of locally advanced or recurrent soft tissue sarcomas (STSs) that may have been preoperatively irradiated. The objective of this study was to evaluate the results of oncoplastic surgery (OPS) for patients affected by extremities or parietal trunk STS.Materials and methodsThis retrospective study includes patients who underwent a flap reconstruction after sarcoma resection between January 2018 and December 2020 at Institut Curie. The primary endpoint was the evaluation of the impact of OPS on the quality of surgical margins. The secondary endpoint was to quantify the morbidity of OPS and identify predictive factors for wound complications.ResultsOf 211 patients, 89 (42.2%) had a flap reconstruction. Surgery was realized on an irradiated field in 56 (62.9%) patients. Without OPS, all patients were candidates either for amputation (n = 9,10.1%) due to vessels/nerve infiltration, or R1/R2 resection (n = 80,89.9%). Seventy-two (80.0%) pedicle flaps and 18 (20.0%) free flaps were used. No R2 resections were performed. R0 and R1 margins were achieved in 82 (92.1%) and 7 (7.9%), respectively. The median closest margin was 3 mm (IQR 1–6 mm). Among R1 patients, 5 had positive margins along a preserved critical structure, 2 patients had well-differentiated liposarcomas. The surgical morbidity rate was 33.3% (30/90 flaps). The reoperation rate was 15.7% (14/89 patients).ConclusionsIn a referral sarcoma center, the collaboration between the surgical oncologist and the plastic surgery team should be considered upfront in the surgical plan, allowing the most adequate wide oncological resection with acceptable postoperative morbidity.