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Risa Hamazaki1, Kaoru Sasaki1, Junya Oshima1
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.
Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|June 8, 2026
Summary
This study details a successful pelvic floor reconstruction using a pedicled vastus lateralis myocutaneous flap after cancer surgery. This flap technique offers a durable solution for extensive pelvic defects, especially with preserved motor innervation.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Pelvic Floor Reconstruction
Background:
- Extensive pelvic resections for conditions like anal canal cancer frequently lead to significant pelvic defects.
- Managing these complex pelvic defects necessitates advanced flap reconstruction techniques to restore form and function.