title: Retroperitoneal transfer of a transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap for closure of a sacral radiation ulcer.
abstract: Closure of sacral wounds remains a challenge, especially when dealing with previously irradiated tissue. A report of a chronic sacral radiation ulcer successfully closed with the retroperitoneal transfer of a transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap is presented. Anatomical and technical details are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Slocum Dickson Medical Group, New Hartford, NY, USA.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Krasniak
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000601:surgery*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D012445:Sacrococcygeal Region / Q000528:radiation effects / Q000601:surgery; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*