title: The Limberg flap for cutaneous defects - a two year experience.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the Limberg or rhomboid flap done during the past 2 years with regard to applicability, reliability and complications.
  
  
  METHODS
  All Limberg flaps done were reviewed by inspecting case records and directly following up patients. The indications, suitability, post-operative course and complications were noted.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Eleven Limberg flaps were done during this period. Seven patients underwent the procedure for cutaneous malignancies. Rest for various benign lesions. All the flaps survived. One patient developed a hematoma under the flap. A significant cosmetic defect was noted in two patients.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The Limberg flap is a safe and reliable flap for the coverage of various cutaneous defects if properly planned.
authors.affiliation: Medical college, Kozhikode, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Jimmy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mathew
authors.forename: Saramma
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Varghese
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jagadeesh
keywords: Cutaneous malignancy; Rhomboid flap; Transposition flap