Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Medial Thigh and Groin

Wounds in the groin region are very common. They are often secondary to vascular procedures and may involve exposed prosthetics [1]. Additionally, some of these patients have previously compromised peripheral vascular systems, so it is necessary to have a knowledge of a variety of flaps and their associated vascular supply (Fig. 17.1). Likewise, wounds in the medial thigh, groin, and perineum are commonly related to oncologic resections. This chapter is specifically focused on groin wounds, but the same principles can apply to wounds of the medial thigh and some perineal wounds.