title: A subcutaneous pedicle flap for perineal reconstruction.
abstract: The application of the subcutaneous pedicle flap for perineal defects is presented. We recognize from clinical experience that the perineal area has a sufficient subcutaneous vascular network from internal and external pudendar arteries. We found that the subcutaneous pedicle flaps can be used safely in the perineal area the same as the facial area. The perineal defect that reaches to the vaginal orifice or anus needs to be reconstructed three dimensionally, not flat. The subcutaneous pedicle flap with vertical pedicle can produce natural shape and depth of the perineum.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sakai
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Soeda
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Haibara
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010502:Perineum / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps