Medial thigh myocutaneous flap for covering extended hemipelvectomy.
When a large tumour involves the buttock and anterolateral upper thigh, modifications to the classical hemipelvectomy may be required for its removal. Herein, we report the use of a medial myocutaneous flap for coverage of soft tissue defects produced by such procedures.
Luna-Perez
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Division of Surgical Oncology, Hospital de Oncologia, Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXL, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico DF.
Herrera
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002081:Buttocks; D005260:Female; D006428:Hemipelvectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013848:Thigh