Rectus andominis myocutaneous flap: Analysis of 40 cases

We present a series of 40 cases who underwent reconstructive procedures using rectus abdominis myocutaneous units. The transplanted tissue comprised superior pedicle (26 cases), inferior pedicle (11 cases), and as free muscle flap (3 cases). The application fell into three groups i.e.; 1. breast and chest wall reconstruction; 2. groin, genital, and trochanteric area; and 3. leg and heel ulcer. The results show that surgical dissection of flaps is relatively easy and has a wide range of applications that can be used for different surgical reconstructive problems. Surgical dissection has a low incidence of complication for flap viability as well as for donor site.