Fig. 2.

Illustrations and photographs showing abdominal flap design. (A) The flap was designed from the left to the right anterior superior iliac spine (dashed line). The undermining (yellow area) extended below the umbilicus (yellow line), in order to cover the defect (red area). (B) Coverage of the defect was complete after closure (blue line). (C) Vascular surgical site exposure following unsuccessful vacuum therapy required debridement and coverage with an abdominal advancement flap. (D) A photograph showing the immediate postoperative result.