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Perineal wound morbidity following abdominoperineal resection (APR) is a significant challenge. Myocutaneous flap‐based techniques have been developed to overcome morbidity associated with perineal reconstruction. We reviewed outcomes for patients undergoing… Click to show full abstract
Perineal wound morbidity following abdominoperineal resection (APR) is a significant challenge. Myocutaneous flap‐based techniques have been developed to overcome morbidity associated with perineal reconstruction. We reviewed outcomes for patients undergoing APR in a hospital that performs inferior gluteal artery myocutaneous (IGAM) island transposition flaps and primary closure (PC) for perineal reconstruction.
Keywords:
abdominoperineal resection;
perineal reconstruction;
following abdominoperineal;
gluteal artery;
reconstruction;
inferior gluteal
Journal Title: ANZ Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: ANZ Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2022
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