Perforator versus Non-Perforator Flap-Based Vulvoperineal Reconstruction-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Séverin WendelspiessLoraine KoubaJulia StoffelNicole Edith Speck Christian Appenzeller-Herzog Brigitta Gahl Céline Montavon SartoriusViola Heinzelmann-SchwarzAna LariuDirk J SchaeferTarek IsmailElisabeth A Kappos

Published in: Cancers (2024)

Vulvoperineal reconstruction using perforator flaps shows promising results compared with non-perforator flaps. There is a need for the assessment of its long-term outcomes and for a systematic evaluation of patient QoL to further demonstrate its benefit for affected patients.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
soft tissue
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes