Vertical rectus abdominis flap (VRAM) for perineal reconstruction following pelvic surgery: A systematic review.

Background: The vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) flap is an established technique employed to reconstruct pelvic and perineal defects not amenable to primary closure. The aim of this study was to systematically review the morbidity of VRAM flap reconstruction following exenterative pelvic surgery.

Materials And Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted by using Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases.