Use of platelet gel after surgery for wound breakdown prevention in recurrent vulvar cancer: case report
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Background Vulvar carcinomas comprise almost 5% of all malignant tumors of the female genital tract [1]. Primary therapeutic approach is considered a radical surgery [2]. Infection and wound breakdown are the most common complications, these occur in approximately 40-60% of patients [3]. Objective to value the efficacy of platelet gel as support for reconstructive surgery in recurrent vulvar cancer.
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دوره 10 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2010