Chapter 15 Rotational and Free Flap Closure of the Abdominal Wall
1 Preoperative Considerations
1 Comorbidities
2 Open Wound Management


3 Timing
2 Muscular Flaps (Table 15-1)

1 Tensor fascia lata
Anatomy






Flap Design


Marking and Dissection

2 Latissimus dorsi

Blood Supply



Flap Design



Marking and Dissection













3 Rectus Femoris
Anatomy





Flap Design
Marking and Dissection








3 Fasciocutaneous Flaps (Fig. 15-10, see Table 15-1)

1 Groin flap
Anatomy



Flap Design

Marking and Dissection





2 Extended Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap
Anatomy


Flap Design
Markings and Dissection



3 Thoracoepigastric Flap
Anatomy


Flap Design


Marking and Dissection: (Fig. 15-14 C)


4 Anterolateral Thigh
Anatomy

Flap Design
Marking and Dissection









4 Postoperative Care



5 Pearls/Pitfalls


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