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. 2021 Dec 23;22(Suppl 2):1059. doi: 10.1186/s12891-021-04945-8

Table 3.

Results and complications

Type of flap Rate of complete healing at last follow-up Complications
Vastus lateralis 99.3% 20 hematoma (12.9%), 3 erysipela (1.9%), 3 recurrences (1.9%), 2 flap failure needing revision (1.3%), 1 flap needed partial debridment (0.6%)
Rectus femoris 97.9% 1 flap failure needing revision (2.0%), 1 sterile seroma drained non surgically (2.0%)
Rectus abdominis 100% 1 incisional hernia (14.3%)
Gluteus maximus 100% 2 recurrent drainages (50%)
Latissimus dorsi 100% None
Tensor fascia latissimus 100% None