Reconstruction of major abdominal wall defects using the sensor fasciae latae myocutaneous flap

Five cases of abdominal wall reconstruction using the tensor fasciae latae myocutaneous flap are described. This flap provides a deep layer of tissue of sufficient strength to prevent herniation and external cover in a single stage repair. We regard it as the method of choice in the reconstruction o...

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Published inBritish journal of plastic surgery Vol. 35; no. 3; pp. 361 - 366
Main Authors O'Hare, Peter M., Leonard, Alan G.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 1982
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Summary:Five cases of abdominal wall reconstruction using the tensor fasciae latae myocutaneous flap are described. This flap provides a deep layer of tissue of sufficient strength to prevent herniation and external cover in a single stage repair. We regard it as the method of choice in the reconstruction of major defects of the abdominal wall.
ISSN:0007-1226
1465-3087
DOI:10.1016/S0007-1226(82)90128-X