Closure of Large Meningomyelocele Wound Defects with Subcutaneous Based Pedicle Flap with Bilateral V-Y Advancement: Our Experience and Review of Literature

Conclusion Closure of large meningomyelocele wound defects with subcutaneous based pedicle flap with bilateral V-Y advancement is an effective technique. The main advantages of this technique are its simplicity, short operative time, good tolerance, early healing, and good cosmetic outcome with an excellent flap texture and contour match with minimal complications.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - March 28, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Kesan, KrushnakumarKothari, ParasGupta, RahulGupta, AbhayaKarkera, ParagRanjan, RiteshMutkhedkar, KedarSandlas, Gurusev Tags: Original Article Source Type: research