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Summary
This study presents a new surgical technique using superficial inferior epigastric artery flaps and abdominal advancement for complex groin and lower abdominal defects. This method successfully closes wounds without donor-site issues, offering a durable repair for radiated areas.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Complex inguinal and lower abdominal defects often result from cancer excision and radiation therapy.
- Traditional reconstructive methods may involve significant donor-site morbidity.
Observation:
- Two male patients with post-liposarcoma excision and radiation defects underwent reconstruction.
- The novel technique involved contralateral pedicled deepithelialized superficial inferior epigastric artery flaps followed by abdominal advancement.
Findings:
- The combined flap technique successfully obliterated dead space and achieved wound closure.
- Both patients healed uneventfully without requiring secondary procedures.
Implications:
- This muscle-sparing approach offers an alternative to rectus abdominis myocutaneous and anterolateral thigh flaps for specific defect types.
- The dual-layer coverage provides durable repair and a concealed scar, improving outcomes in radiated wounds.
