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.
Wong
Matthew C
MC
Department of Plastic Surgery, Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham B29 6JD, UK. matthew.wong1@nhs.net
Allison
Keith
K
Yap
Lok Huei
LH
Peart
Francis
F
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*