Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	88941
Country	South Korea

Received	2023-10-16 08:48
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Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Post-laparotomy heterotopic ossification of the xiphoid process: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Seung Soo Lee
ORCID	Author(s) ORCID Number Seung Soo Lee http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4398-6300
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Corresponding Author	Seung Soo Lee, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Surgical Oncologist, Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu 41944, South Korea. peterleess@knu.ac.kr
Key Words	Heterotopic ossification; Joints; Laparotomy; Waxes; Wound healing; Case report
Core Tip	Heterotopic ossification (HO) represents all types of extraskeletal ossification, and occurs in various areas, including the skin, muscle, and joints. There are some suggested treatment and preventive approaches for symptomatic HO, which include surgical excision and preventive measures such as postoperative radiotherapy, oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and topical sealants (bone wax). However, these recommendations are based on personal experiences limited to HO in certain locations. It is important to individualize our treatment approaches depending on its location. For symptomatic HO along the laparotomy scar, complete surgical excision should be the priority treatment option, and bone wax application is not recommended.
Publish Date	2023-12-22 08:49
Citation	Lee SS. Post-laparotomy heterotopic ossification of the xiphoid process: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(36): 8568-8573
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v11/i36/8568.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v11.i36.8568

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