Rectus Femoris Flap for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Rectus Femoris Flap for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Alexander F. Mericli Charles E. Butler DEFINITION The rectus femoris muscle can be used as pedicled or free flap for reconstruction of the…
Reconstructive surgery
Omental Flap for Pelvic Floor Reconstruction
Omental Flap for Pelvic Floor Reconstruction Carrie K. Chu Charles E. Butler DEFINITION Pelvic floor defects may result from colorectal, urologic, and/or gynecologic extirpation (ie, abdominoperineal resection, pelvic exenteration) for…
Erector Spinae (Paraspinous) Muscle Flap
Erector Spinae (Paraspinous) Muscle Flap Lauren M. Mioton Gregory A. Dumanian DEFINITION The erector spinae muscle flap is used for coverage of spinal wounds. ANATOMY The erector spinae, also known…
Serratus Anterior Flap for Chest Wall Reconstruction
Serratus Anterior Flap for Chest Wall Reconstruction Zachary J. Collier David H. Song DEFINITION Chest wall deformities arising from congenital malformations and acquired etiologies result in significant physical and psychological…
Gracilis Flap for Perineal and Vaginal Reconstruction
Gracilis Flap for Perineal and Vaginal Reconstruction Ajani G. Nugent Yasmina Zoghbi Christopher J. Salgado DEFINITION Perineal defects reconstructed with gracilis flaps are applied after vulvovaginal resections or more extensive…
Transverse Upper Gracilis Flap for Breast Reconstruction
Transverse Upper Gracilis Flap for Breast Reconstruction Adeyiza O. Momoh DEFINITION The transverse upper gracilis (TUG) flap is a medial thigh-based musculocutaneous flap option for breast reconstruction. It serves as…
Vertical Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap for Perineal Reconstruction
Vertical Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap for Perineal Reconstruction Sahil K. Kapur Charles E. Butler DEFINITION The vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) flap plays a beneficial role in improving postoperative outcomes…
Posterior Labial Artery Flap for Vulvar and Vaginal Reconstruction
Posterior Labial Artery Flap for Vulvar and Vaginal Reconstruction Chris A. Campbell DEFINITION The posterior labial artery flap commonly known as the Singapore flap or pudendal thigh flap is a…
Pectoralis Flap for Chest Wall Reconstruction
Pectoralis Flap for Chest Wall Reconstruction Jeff J. Kim David H. Song DEFINITION Chest wall defect: Most common etiologies include trauma, tumor resection, osteoradionecrosis, deep sternal wound infections, and chronic…
Gluteal Thigh Flap for Perineal Reconstruction
Gluteal Thigh Flap for Perineal Reconstruction David Gerth Christopher J. Salgado DEFINITION Gluteal thigh flap is an axial fasciocutaneous flap based on the inferior gluteal artery. Usually raised as a…
