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World J Methodol. Sep 26, 2016; 6(3): 187-189
Published online Sep 26, 2016. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v6.i3.187
Modified skin bridge technique for ilio-inguinal lymph node dissection: A forgotten technique revisited
Mukur Dipi Ray, Pankaj K Garg, Ashish Jakhetiya, Sunil Kumar, Durgatosh Pandey
Mukur Dipi Ray, Pankaj K Garg, Ashish Jakhetiya, Sunil Kumar, Durgatosh Pandey, Department of Surgical Oncology, Dr BRA Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
Pankaj K Garg, Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, University of Delhi, Delhi 110095, India
Author contributions: Ray MD and Garg PK conceptualized the study; Garg PK retrieved the clinical data, searched the literature, analyzed the retrieved clinical data and published literature; Garg PK wrote the initial draft; Ray MD, Jakhetiya A, Kumar S and Pandey D provided critical inputs in literature search and analysis, and drafting the manuscript; all the authors read the final draft and approved it.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There is no conflict of interest associated with any of the author.
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Correspondence to: Dr. Pankaj K Garg, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, University of Delhi, Dilshad Garden, Delhi 110095, India. dr.pankajgarg@gmail.com
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Received: April 29, 2016
Peer-review started: May 3, 2016
First decision: June 17, 2016
Revised: June 18, 2016
Accepted: July 14, 2016
Article in press: July 16, 2016
Published online: September 26, 2016
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Core Tip

Core tip: Ilio-inguinal lymph node dissection (IILD) has classically been associated with high postoperative complications which include flap necrosis, wound infection, seroma formation, and lymphedema. A modified skin bridge technique of performing IILD aims to minimize the postoperative wound complications. It is an effective method to minimize flap necrosis without compromising adequate oncologically safe dissection.