title: VRAM-pedicled island flap for the coverage of an exposed prosthetic vascular graft in the suprapubic area.
abstract: The exposure of prosthetic vascular graft is a dangerous complication in revascularization procedures. In this case report, we describe a successful coverage of an exposed prosthetic femorofemoral vascular graft in the suprapubic area, with a vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) island flap.
authors: Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno , Baronissi , Italy.
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Rubino
authors: PhD School, University of Salerno , Salerno , Italy.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Faenza
authors: PhD School, University of Salerno , Salerno , Italy.
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Campitiello
authors: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona , Salerno , Italy.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Fornino
authors: Plastic Surgery Department, Sant'Andrea Hospital, School of Medicine and Psychology, 'Sapienza' University of Rome , Rome , Italy.
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Santanelli di Pompeo
authors: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona , Salerno , Italy.
authors: G C
authors: GC
authors: Accarino
keywords: VRAM flap; femorofemoral bypass; suprapubic defect