Transsacral usage of a pure island TRAM flap for a large sacral defect: A case report

Authors
Alper, M Bilkay, U Kececi, Y Celik, N Sabah, D Zileli, M Songur, E
Citation
M. Alper et al., Transsacral usage of a pure island TRAM flap for a large sacral defect: A case report, ANN PL SURG, 44(4), 2000, pp. 417-421
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
01487043 → ACNP
Volume
44
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
417 - 421
Database
ISI
SICI code
0148-7043(200004)44:4<417:TUOAPI>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
A pedicled transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap was use d to reconstruct a large sacral defect retroperitoneally. Muscle and superi orly located skin were elevated on the deep inferior epigastric pedicle, Th e flap was transposed retroperitoneally from the abdominal wall to the sacr al region of the patient, The selection criteria for this particular flap a re discussed and compared with other reconstructive choices.