title: The deep inferior epigastric artery local musculocutaneous flap: a method of preserving sensation.
abstract: We present a case in which an island extended inferior epigastric artery musculocutaneous flap, used to resurface an amputation stump, retained sensation. The reasons for this are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Mpilo Central Hospital, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
authors.forename: G I
authors.initials: GI
authors.lastname: Muguti
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kalangu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000672:Amputation Stumps / Q000294:innervation* / Q000601:surgery; D005073:Evoked Potentials, Somatosensory / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*