Tensor Fascia Lata Flaps for Trochanteric Ulcers Terri A. Zomerlei Jeffrey E. Janis DEFINITION Trochanteric ulcers are common in chronically bed-bound patients who lie in the lateral position. Patient populations…
Posterior Thigh and Hamstring Flaps for Ischial Ulcers John Hulsen Jeffrey E. Janis DEFINITION A pressure injury is localized damage to the skin and soft tissue typically over a bony…
Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap Lauren M. Mioton Gregory A. Dumanian DEFINITION The superior gluteal artery flap is relevant to the treatment of pressure ulcers, coverage of the lower lumbar…
Trapezius Muscle Flap Lauren M. Mioton Gregory A. Dumanian DEFINITION The trapezius muscle flap is a reliable option for coverage of the posterior trunk and for defects of the head…
Vertical Rectus Abdominis Flap for Perineal Reconstruction Dhivya R. Srinivasa Jeffrey H. Kozlow DEFINITION Perineal reconstruction is often required after oncologic resections for anorectal, gynecologic, and/or genitourinary tumors. Other etiologies…
Gluteal Flaps for Sacral Pressure Injuries Terri A. Zomerlei Jeffrey E. Janis DEFINITION Sacral pressure injuries are common in chronically supine patients. Patient populations most at risk include those in…
Ventral Hernia: Component Separation Technique Mark W. Clemens Charles E. Butler DEFINITION The component separation technique is a type of rectus abdominis muscle advancement flap that reconstructs ventral hernia and…
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…
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 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…
