title: Correction of high pelvic defects with the inferiorly based rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap.
abstract: The two inferiorly based rectus abdominis myocutaneous flaps are the most versatile and accessible flaps for high pelvic defects. Their primary contribution is in the obliteration of the pelvic "deadspace." At the present time, these useful flaps are generally considered only for massive defects of the perineum, groin, and pelvis, but improved flap designs will enhance their usefulness for smaller defects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McCraw
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kemp
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Given
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Horton
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010385:Pelvic Exenteration; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*