Modification of the tensor fasciae latae flap for reconstruction of the abdominal wall: a case report.
Full-thickness periumbilical wounds after extensive abdominal surgery present a major challenge. In this case report the traditional tensor fasciae latae flap was modified, improving flap mobility while also facilitating donor defect repair.
Swindells
M G
MG
Cambridge University Medical School, Cambridge, UK.
Patel
I A
IA
Malata
C M
CM
D034861:Abdominal Wall / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000637:transplantation*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting / Q000379:methods; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology