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An Experimental Human DIEP Flap Model to Investigate Preservation Strategies for Vascularized Composite Allografts and Free Flaps
Published on: December 5, 2025
Three abdominal defects, three pedicled flaps
Kuang-Ling Ou1, Tim-Mo Chen1, Shyi-Gen Chen1
1Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Abstract:
The reconstruction of complex defects in the abdominal wall after wound infection or trauma can be challenging. In this article, a superficial inferior epigastric artery flap, a tensor fascia lata flap, and an anterolateral thigh flap used for 3 different abdominal wall reconstructions are described. The authors conclude that different specific abdominal wall defects can be successfully reconstructed using different pedicled flaps in simple and effective single-stage reconstructions.

