Reconstructive Surgery in the Elderly: A Case Report on Maintaining the Quality of Life in a Patient with Vulvar Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
2024
Reconstructive Surgery in the Elderly: A Case Report on Maintaining the Quality of Life in a Patient with Vulvar Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Marcin Jozwik, Katarzyna Bednarczuk, Zofia Osierda, Maciej Jozwik
Primary Institution: Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
Conclusion
Reconstructive surgery can significantly improve the quality of life for elderly patients undergoing oncological procedures.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had no signs of recurrence at the 14-month follow-up.
- The surgical approach included wide local excision with tumor-negative margins.
- The patient reported high satisfaction with the aesthetic results.
Takeaway
This study shows that even older patients can have successful surgery for skin tumors, helping them feel better and look good afterward.
Methodology
The patient underwent wide local excision followed by rhomboid skin flap transplantation.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 92-year-old woman with a history of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
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