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01-09-2012 | Ideas and Innovations

Double-opposing V-Y inferior gluteal artery fasciocutaneous flaps for the restoration of the intergluteal cleft during reconstruction of large perineal defects

Authors: Yu Sin Lau, Anna Raurell

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 9/2012

Abstract

A technique for restoring the intergluteal cleft during the reconstruction of large perineal defects is described. A modification of the bilateral V-Y inferior gluteal artery advancement flaps with double-opposing, deepithelialised dermal flaps is used to recreate the intergluteal cleft. In our series of 15 patients, this technique produced reliable results with high patient satisfaction. We recommend this technique as a reliable and effective modification of the traditional V-Y advancement flap to give a more aesthetically pleasing intergluteal cleft for reconstructing perineal defects.

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Title: Double-opposing V-Y inferior gluteal artery fasciocutaneous flaps for the restoration of the intergluteal cleft during reconstruction of large perineal defects
Authors: Yu Sin Lau
Anna Raurell
Publication date: 01-09-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 9/2012
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-011-0646-2

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Double-opposing V-Y inferior gluteal artery fasciocutaneous flaps for the restoration of the intergluteal cleft during reconstruction of large perineal defects

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