Reconstruction of the anterior abdominal wall above the umbilicus using a tensor fasciae latae myocutaneous island flap.
The pedicled tensor fasciae latae myocutaneous flap is a well-recognised and reliable method of reconstruction of full-thickness defects of the lower abdominal wall and groin. Its superior reach can be extended above the level of the umbilicus by the simple manoeuvre of flexing the hip.
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps