Outcome and Complications Following Vertical Rectus Abdominis (VRAM) Flaps to Reconstruct Sacrectomy Defects

What is it about?

The vertical rectus abdominis (VRAM) flaps has been used to reliably reconstruct posterior soft tissue defects following resection of sacral tumors, providing ample skin and soft tissue bulk to fill the potential space following sacral resection. Current literature examining the use of the VRAM flap for sacral reconstruction is limited. The results of this study show that complications following VRAM were common, however the rate of flap failure was low. Patients with obesity and preoperative radiotherapy should be cautioned on their increased risk of complications.

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