Autologous reconstruction of massive enteroatmospheric fistulation with a pedicled subtotal lateral thigh flap

Abstract

Replacement of almost the entire native abdominal wall in patients with massive contaminated abdominal wall defects is possible, without the need for prosthetic material or microvascular free flaps. The subtotal pedicled thigh flap is a safe and effective method of providing definitive treatment for patients with massive enteroatmospheric fistulation.