Flow-through, functioning, free musculocutaneous flap transfer for restoration of a mangled extremity

Ozkan O., OZGENTAS H., DIKICI M.

JOURNAL OF RECONSTRUCTIVE MICROSURGERY, cilt.21, sa.3, ss.167-172, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 21 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1055/s-2005-869822
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF RECONSTRUCTIVE MICROSURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.167-172
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: lower-extremity reconstruction, flow-through latissimus dorsi flap, functional transfer, FREE MUSCLE TRANSPLANTATION, SOFT-TISSUE DEFECTS, FOREARM FREE FLAP, BREAST RECONSTRUCTION, SIMULTANEOUS COVERAGE, FACIAL PARALYSIS, PERFORATOR FLAP, UPPER ARM, REVASCULARIZATION, ARTERY
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Reconstructing a mangled extremity requires careful, complete examination of the functional and structural status of the injured part. Although the vascular status of the injured extremity is a priority, simultaneous reconstruction of skeletal, vascular, and neuromuscular structures should be considered in a combined approach. The purpose of this study was to describe a one-stage reconstruction of both soft-tissue coverage and revascularization for a lower extremity, along with functional restoration of an anterior lower leg. For this purpose, the functioning transfer of a free latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap as a flow-through type was performed. The results demonstrate that the technique is extremely useful in limb-salvage procedures from both functional and structural viewpoints.