Factors associated with the use of vertical rectus abdominus myocutaneous flap reconstruction following abdominoperineal resection for anorectal cancer

Background and Objectives Following abdominoperineal resection (APR), primary closure of the perineal defect is often possible. Some patients, however, require flap reconstruction. Identifying these patients preoperatively is critical to facilitate comprehensive patient counseling and optimize surgical efficacy. Methods A retrospective review of patients undergoing APR over a 10‐year period was performed to identify predictive factors for...