title: Dermal-fat flaps in the treatment of large post-incisional hernias ("cross-over flap" technique).
abstract: The use of dermal fat flaps or "cross-over" flap offers unquestionable advantages, even when compared with free dermal grafts. An excellent aesthetic appearance is achieved, dut to the very low incisional line. Nor does this technique leave scars in other parts of the body.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps