Groin reconstruction after inguinal block dissection

Gupta, Ashish Kumar; Kingsly, Paul M.; Jeeth, Isaac Jacob; Dhanraj, Prema

doi:10.4103/0970-1591.29125

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“…A variety of muscle and skin flaps have been described for the reconstruction of large groin defects, e.g. sartorius, rectus abdominis, rectus femoris, gracilis, abdominal skin flaps and TFL flap [9]. Potential disadvantages, as mentioned in the literature, would be the following: abdominal weakness, bulging or hernia (the use of rectus abdominis muscle flap) [10], lateral thigh paresthesia (the use of anterior thigh flap) [11], significant knee weakness (rectus femoris muscle flap) [12], large defect of the donor site and excessive bulkiness on the recipient site (use of muscular flaps in general) [12,13,14].…”

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Tensor fascia lata flap is a workhorse for defects after inguinal lymph node block dissection

2016

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Having in mind that TFL presents as a flap of adjustable size, length, shape, and volume, with negligible donor site morbidity, and after comparing of our results to those of other authors, we advise broader use of TFL flap. As a reliable flap, not too difficult to harvest, with a low complication rate, it must be taken into consideration regarding the benefits for the patient, and, on the other hand, the surgery cost and duration.

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