Repairs in the lower abdomen, groin, or perineum with myocutaneous or omental flaps.
Our experiences with omental and myocutaneous flaps for the closure of the lower abdomen, groin, and perineum are outlined. The relative advantages and disadvantages of the various flaps are discussed.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000637:transplantation*; D009852:Omentum / Q000637:transplantation*; D010502:Perineum / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous