title: The use of cross-leg flap in malignancy: realization of a potential complication.
abstract: We present a case of recurrent myxoid fibrosarcoma presumed to have spread to the contralateral leg by means of cross-leg flap procedure. In the era of free flap transfer, musculocutaneous flaps and the recent cross-leg musculocutaneous flap, the cross-leg flap remains a valuable technique for the reconstructive plastic surgeon. However, it should not be considered in reconstruction after resection of a malignant tumor.
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D005354:Fibrosarcoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps