Summary
Extensive Abdominal wall necrosis is a devastating complication. In visceral transplant
patients a quick and easy to perform reconstructive technique may be crucial for patient
survival. Based on a clinical case a literature review is performed including a thorough
analysis of abdominal wall perfusion and surgical options for defect closure are presented
and critically appraised.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: November 24, 2011
Accepted:
November 8,
2011
Received:
July 12,
2011
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Copyright
© 2011 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
