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In this article we describe the use of muscle flaps in closing giant abdominal wall defects. The technique used to take the flaps from the anterior rectum, internal and external oblique muscles are shown. We emphasize the advantages of using this technique, which avoids the use of synthetic materials, such as Teflon and Marlex mesh.
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Cardenas-Ruiz-Velasco, J.J., Gallardo-Meza, A.F. & Piña-Garay, M.A. Muscular flaps for closure of giant abdominal wall defects. Pediatr Surg Int 7, 401–403 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00176608
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