title: Extended myocutaneous flap to cover major pelvic and craniofacial defects.
abstract: Experience with the extended myocutaneous flap, including distal randomly vascularized tissue, is seldom reported. This report details the use of five extended flaps--sternocleidomastoid, posterior trapezius, total rectus abdominis, tensor fascia lata and inferior gluteal. An average delay of 2 weeks was used to ensure viability. These flaps facilitated the resection of otherwise inoperable craniofacial and pelvic tumours by providing a safe primary closure. Such flaps are unique in their size and their particular application.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps