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In 1971 we started covering pressure sores and unstable scars with transposition-rotation-muscle and musculocutaneous flaps. In 1980 we published the first results with 6 neurosensory musculocutaneous tensor fasciae latae flaps.1 Until April 1989, 31 tensor fasciae latae flaps (TFL) were used, and we review a consecutive series of 19 neurosensory TFL-flaps. Questions such as whether to delay the procedure; early and late complications; evolution of the sensation; and indications are outlined under the aspects of long term follow up studies. The conclusion is that if the neurological pattern permits a neurosensory flap, such flaps should be done because no local recurrence occurred. In extended neurosensory TFL-flaps sensation of the filling status of the rectum is improved, and sitting control and perception of the 'body scheme' are also improved.
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Kuhn, W., Lüscher, N., Roche, R. et al. The neurosensory musculocutaneous tensor fasciae latae flap: long term results. Spinal Cord 30, 396–400 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1992.89
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