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Table 4 Flap characteristics: flap type

From: Primary flap reconstruction of tissue defects after sarcoma surgery enables curative treatment with acceptable functional results: a 7-year review

Flap

Pedicled

Free

Latissimus dorsi

22 (27.1 %)

29 (61.7 %)

ALT

2 (2.4 %)

4 (8.5 %)

ALT + vastus lateralis

2 (2.4 %)

4 (8.5 %)

Vastus lateralis

5 (6.1 %)

1 (2.1 %)

Radial forearm

3 (3.7 %)

2 (4.2 %)

Fibula

1 (1.2 %)

3 (6.3 %)

Rectus abdominis TRAM/VRAM

3 (3.7 %)

1 (2.1 %)

Gracilis neurovascular

-

1 (2.1 %)

Filet Flap

-

2 (4.2 %)

Gluteus

9 (11.1 %)

-

Gastrocnemius

14 (17.2 %)

-

Local fasciocutaneous

11 (13.5 %)

-

Trapezius

1 (1.2 %)

-

Crista iliaca

1 (1.2 %)

-

Tensor fascia lata

2 (2.4 %)

-

Sartorius

1 (1.2 %)

-

Soleus

1 (1.2 %)

-

Biceps femoris

1 (1.2 %)

-

Pectoralis

2 (2.4 %)

-

TOTAL

81 (100 %)

47 (100 %)

  1. aValues are expressed as number and percentage. ALT (anterolateral thigh), TRAM/VRAM (transverse/vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous)