Pudendal thigh flap for repair of rectovaginal fistula.
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چکیده
The pudendal thigh flap or the Singapore flap is a versatile flap that can be used in the repair of recto-vaginal fistulae. Apart from the potential problem of hair growth, this neurovascular flap proves to be surprisingly simple in technique, robust and has a high potential for normal or near-normal function.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 61 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006