Experiences with the tensor fascia lata flap.
Our experience with 60 TFL flaps is reviewed. The anatomy and the arcs of rotation of this flap are described. Our clinical experience--particularly in reconstruction of the groin and abdominal wall, and in free flap transfers--has been detailed, including the use of a free osteomyocutaneous sensory TFL flap for reconstruction of the heel.
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D006365:Heel / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013848:Thigh / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D001747:Urinary Bladder Fistula / Q000601:surgery