# Management of Liposarcoma With Posterior Intercostal Artery Propeller Flap Reconstruction: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report describes the surgical treatment and reconstruction of a giant liposarcoma in a 57-year-old man using a posterior intercostal artery propeller flap.

## Contribution

The report highlights the use of a specific surgical flap for liposarcoma reconstruction and emphasizes clinical management challenges.

## Key findings

- A posterior intercostal artery propeller flap was successfully used for reconstruction after wide local excision of a liposarcoma.
- The case underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis and meticulous surgical techniques in managing liposarcomas.
- Comparison with similar cases reveals variability in clinical presentation and treatment approaches.

## Abstract

This case shows the administration of a 57-year-old male with liposarcoma within the right flank region. Surgical treatment of the case included wide local excision (WLE), taken after reconstruction utilizing a posterior intercostal artery propeller flap. Postoperative care included regular checking for signs of repeat. Comparison with similar cases highlights the changeability in clinical introduction and surgical approaches for liposarcomas. This case emphasizes the significance of convenient diagnosis, fastidious surgical procedures, and successful reconstruction in overseeing liposarcomas. This case report points to highlights the clinical administration, surgical intercession, and postoperative care included in treating a giant liposarcoma and compares this case with similar instances to emphasize the challenges and procedures in treating liposarcomas.