[Coverage of complex pararectal pelvic defects: role of the free myocutaneous musculus vastus lateralis flap].
Wolfram DemmerVerena AltSinan MertTim NuernbergerNikolaus WachtelKonrad KarczRiccardo E GiuntaDenis EhrlPublished in: Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse : Organ der V... (2024)
Our results indicate that a free microvascular MVL flap is a viable therapeutic option for pararectal defects that cannot be closed by local or regional methods. The superior gluteal artery proves to be a safe and sufficient vascular connection. In combination, even extensive defects can be successfully closed.