title: Scrotal reconstruction with a rectus abdominis muscle flap.
abstract: The rectus abdominis muscle flap provides excellent coverage of major scrotal defects. It is a simple, reliable, one-stage procedure which covers the exposed testes and gives a satisfactory aesthetic result and is an ideal choice for covering the contaminated wound.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Wilford Hall US Air Force Medical Centre, Texas.
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Wright
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D012611:Scrotum / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps