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Repair of lower abdominal defects with bilateral groin VY advancement flaps is presented. This procedure allows a reliable reconstruction to be performed easily with good aesthetic results.
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Onishi, K., Maruyama, Y. Bilateral groin VY advancement flaps for the repair of lower abdominal defects. Eur J Plast Surg 19, 136–138 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00185759
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