Retroperitoneal transposition of rectus abdominis myocutaneous flaps to the perineum and back.
Rectus abdominis myocutaneous flaps may be transposed through the retroperitoneum to reconstruct defects of the back and perineum. Cadaver dissections and clinical cases are presented to demonstrate the surgical technique and reconstructive possibilities of this flap.
Mixter
R C
RC
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin Center for Health Sciences, Madison.
Wood
W A
WA
Dibbell
D G
DG
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D001415:Back / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010502:Perineum / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps