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Reconstruction - A boon in management of large malignancies - a study of two truncal reconstructions

Arrun Kumaar A .

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Reconstruction after wide local excision of large skin malignancies can be formidable. Many tumors lie close to vital structures, and excision must carefully balance                 preservation of form and function. For small defects, primary closure or skin grafting is satisfactory. However, it has           become increasingly evident that more advanced                       reconstructive procedures can improve the outcome in terms of both function and aesthetics. We are presenting two cases where reconstructive procedures helped in tackling large a primary with least morbidity to the patient.


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