Carcinoma Abdominal wall



60 years old lady himachali by origin had a non healing ulcer for six months ,which was increasing in size. Edge biopsy done came as squamous cell carcinoma .
She was taken up for resection and abdominal wall reconstruction. Whole tumour was excised with 3 cm margin all around. Excision was till fascia , and flap cover was done. Rotation flap was done .
Post op biopsy came squamous cell carcinoma with clear margins.


Dr Adhishwar Sharma 8860650846, adhishwar7@gmail.com




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