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Ann Plast Surg
; 32(6): 602-5, 1994 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8074367
ABSTRACT
A mons pubis flap was used to reconstruct vulvar defects in 4 patients. This is an axial-pattern flap based on the superficial external pudendal vessels. Our cadaver injection studies demonstrated the vascular anatomy of the flap, which encompasses both a primary and a secondary vascular territory. Four patients were reconstructed, with excellent cosmetic results. The flap provides pliable, hair-bearing skin that resembles the normal vulva. The donor defect is inconspicuous and well hidden in the pubic hair. The flap is a reconstructive option for appropriate patients with full-thickness vulvar defects.