Closure of a large myelomeningocele defect using the V–Y rotation advancement flap (butterfly flap): a case report and literature review

Early coverage of myelomeningocele (MMC) defects within the post-delivery period is crucial for decreasing mortality rates. Herein, we report the case of a premature 5-day-old male neonate with large MMC defect successfully managed using a quadruple V-Y rotation advancement flap (butterfly technique...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Mortada, Hatan, Alhablany, Tareg, A. Bhat, Tanveer, Al Tamimi, Abdulla
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Taylor & Francis 2021
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Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8409962/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34485616
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23320885.2021.1971528
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Sumario:Early coverage of myelomeningocele (MMC) defects within the post-delivery period is crucial for decreasing mortality rates. Herein, we report the case of a premature 5-day-old male neonate with large MMC defect successfully managed using a quadruple V-Y rotation advancement flap (butterfly technique), an effective surgical technique for large MCC defects.

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