The pedicled intercostal neurovascular island skin flap for lumbosacral trunk reconstruction.
The pedicled intercostal neurovascular island flap is a useful flap due to its pedicle length, skin pedicle size and possibility for sensation. We present our experience of using this flap for lumbosacral trunk reconstruction in four patients.
Department of Plastic Surgery, Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham B29 6JD, UK. matthew.wong1@nhs.net
Matthew C
MC
Wong
Keith
K
Allison
Lok Huei
LH
Yap
Francis
F
Peart
D000005:Abdomen; D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000601:surgery*; D013131:Spine / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000601:surgery*