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The Use of Myocutaneous Flaps Following Radical Excision of the External Genitalia
Author(s) -
KENNEDY C.L.,
BREACH N. M.,
SHEPHERD J. H.,
HENDRY W. F.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1987.tb04622.x
Subject(s) - external genitalia , medicine , surgery , stage (stratigraphy) , anatomy , biology , paleontology
Summary— Myocutaneous and fascio‐cutaneous flaps have enabled single stage combined surgical resections and reconstructive procedures to be carried out for locally advanced, non‐metastatic carcinoma of the external genitalia. The need for delayed repair procedures with their associated morbidity and prolonged hospital stay is minimised. Functional loss resulting from the removal of the supporting muscle is rarely a problem.