Lotus petal flaps in vulvo-vaginal reconstruction

Abstract

The perineum is an area of rich blood supply with multiple arterial anastomoses. Flaps raised on perforators around the perineum resemble the petals of the lotus and can be used to reconstruct a variety of vulvo-vaginal defects. Thirteen such flaps have been used successfully without any loss of flaps in eight patients. Eight flaps in four patients were used for vulvar reconstruction following radical vulvectomy.