[Plastic surgery reconstruction of the trunk area after resection of malignant tumors and therapy sequelae].

Plastic surgery is playing an increasingly important role in interdisciplinary therapeutic concepts for malignant skin and soft tissue tumors. Immediate or early reconstruction of post-resection defects is important for the patient's rehabilitation. This article describes the principles of surgical oncological concepts for malignant soft tissue tumors of the trunk and gives an overview of the primary and secondary reconstructive options.