Hammock Flaps: A Novel Approach to Abdominoperineal Reconstruction

Diego Fernando Arango Ardila1, Andrés Camilo Herrera Moncada1,2, Frank Andrés Álvarez Vasquez2,3

  • 1From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Clínica Universitaria Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.

Summary

A novel "hammock flap" using bilateral gluteal V-Y flaps offers a reliable solution for complex perineal reconstruction after colorectal cancer surgery. This technique provides stable coverage and pelvic dead space obliteration with excellent patient outcomes.