title: Transsciatic foramen pedicle VRAM coverage of gluteal defects.
abstract: Tumors of the gluteal region are rare. Defects from resection often can be closed primarily. Some patients require local flaps such as a gluteus maximus V-Y advancement flap. Such flaps typically result in some muscle dysfunction. In addition, the use of local irradiated tissue may lead to wound complications and prolonged hospitalization. Avoiding local radiated tissue, such as the gluteal muscles, can be beneficial. We report our experience using a novel route by passage through the transsciatic foramen to transpose a pedicle vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap. This regional option avoids gluteal muscle dysfunction and potential wound complication from irradiated tissue.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. tran.nho@mayo.edu
authors.forename: Nho V
authors.initials: NV
authors.lastname: Tran
authors.forename: Franklin H
authors.initials: FH
authors.lastname: Sim
authors.forename: David G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Lewallen
authors.forename: Stephen W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Carmichael
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002081:Buttocks / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps