TY - JOUR
T1 - Horseshoe expanded scapular free flap shows no venous congestion
AU - De Lorenzi, Francesca
AU - Van Der Hulst, R. R W J
AU - Boeckx, Willy D.
PY - 2001
Y1 - 2001
N2 - The free scapular flap is a reliable solution when a relatively thin cutaneous flap is required, but its dimensions limit its use in large defects. The pre-transfer expansion of the flap has extended its clinical applications, but problems still occur. Distal marginal venous congestion and subsequent partial necrosis of the flap can occur during the conventional round-shaped expansion of the flap. Here, we present a new pattern of flap pre-expansion: the 'horseshoe'-shaped expansion. The main indications for this procedure and the surgical details are described. Advantages and disadvantages over the conventional expanded free scapular flap are discussed.
AB - The free scapular flap is a reliable solution when a relatively thin cutaneous flap is required, but its dimensions limit its use in large defects. The pre-transfer expansion of the flap has extended its clinical applications, but problems still occur. Distal marginal venous congestion and subsequent partial necrosis of the flap can occur during the conventional round-shaped expansion of the flap. Here, we present a new pattern of flap pre-expansion: the 'horseshoe'-shaped expansion. The main indications for this procedure and the surgical details are described. Advantages and disadvantages over the conventional expanded free scapular flap are discussed.
KW - Free flap
KW - Reconstruction
KW - Scapular flap
KW - Tissue expansion
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U2 - 10.1054/bjps.2001.3685
DO - 10.1054/bjps.2001.3685
M3 - Article
C2 - 11583497
AN - SCOPUS:0034758446
VL - 54
SP - 604
EP - 609
JO - British Journal of Plastic Surgery
JF - British Journal of Plastic Surgery
SN - 0007-1226
IS - 7
ER -