title: Reconstruction of perianal skin defect using a V-Y advancement of bilateral gluteus maximus musculocutaneous flaps: reconstruction considering anal cleft and anal function.
abstract: In order to preserve the anal function after ano-perianal skin excision for malignancy, we have reconstructed a deep, symmetrical natal cleft using a V-Y advancement of bilateral gluteus maximus musculocutaneous flaps thinned medially and sutured to the ooccyx, anococcygeal ligament and the central tendon of the perineum. This technique was applied in three cases of Bowen's disease and two cases of Paget's disease. In all five cases, postoperative anal functions such as comfortable defecation and sensation, were well preserved, the perianal skin and underwear stayed clean, and there was no disturbance of walking or exercise.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical College, Japan.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sasaki
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nozaki
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kikutchi
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Yamaki
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Soejima
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001005:Anus Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D001913:Bowen's Disease / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010145:Paget Disease, Extramammary / Q000601:surgery; D011184:Postoperative Period; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps