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Locoregional and Free Flap Reconstruction of the Abdominal Wall

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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Abstract

Patients with large abdominal wall defects resulting in a significant loss of domain and severe soft tissue deficiency often require flap reconstruction of the abdominal wall. This chapter reviews the anatomy, design, and surgical technique of the most common locoregional and microsurgical flaps used for abdominal wall reconstruction.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAtlas of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
PublisherElsevier
Pages292-327
Number of pages36
ISBN (Electronic)9780443118500
ISBN (Print)9780443118418
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Abdominal wall reconstruction
  • abdominal wall sarcoma
  • anterolateral thigh flap
  • locoregional flap
  • microsurgery
  • myocutaneous flap
  • pedicled flap
  • plastic surgery
  • reconstructive microsurgery
  • vastus lateralis

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