Closure of thoracic and lumbar dysgraphic defects using bilateral latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap transfer with extended gluteal fasciocutaneous flaps.
The latissimus dorsi-gluteal myofasciocutaneous flap has been successfully employed in closure of 6 large thoracolumbar myelomeningoceles in newborn infants. Good wound healing was attained in all cases. The technique of flap mobilization and closure is outlined and possible pitfalls are explained.
D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000601:surgery*; D008866:Microsurgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing