title: Vulval reconstruction after cancer excision: the island groin flap technique.
abstract: Many current techniques for vulval reconstruction following cancer excision satisfy the basic requirements for restoration of urinary and sexual function but leave considerable scars on the thigh. We suggest the use of bilateral island groin flaps, which allow a good cosmetic and functional reconstruction with a minimal donor defect and more acceptable scars. This technique also allows good access to the inguinal, crural and iliac lymph nodes through the same incisions, avoiding other scars.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ancona University, Italy.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bertani
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Riccio
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Belligolli
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006119:Groin / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*