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Pedicled flaps in reconstructive surgery.

M Ragbir1, T Ali, M J Ramdass

  • 1Department of Surgery, Port of Spain General Hospital, Trinidad and Tobago, WI.

The West Indian Medical Journal
|September 18, 2002
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Pedicled flaps in reconstructive surgery offer immediate wound closure, reducing infection risk and hospital stays. This audit found no total flap loss, highlighting their effectiveness in Trinidad.

Area of Science:

  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Pedicled flaps are crucial for immediate closure of complex wounds in reconstructive surgery.
  • Effective flap coverage enhances blood supply, provides a physical barrier, and reduces infection risk.
  • These benefits contribute to shorter hospitalizations and improved patient rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To audit the outcomes of pedicled flaps utilized in reconstructive surgery.
  • To assess the incidence of flap necrosis and loss in a defined patient cohort.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of pedicled flap coverage in Trinidad between 1983 and 2000.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective audit of 65 pedicled flaps performed between 1983 and 2000.
  • Data collection focused on flap type, surgical indication, and complications.

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  • Analysis included rates of partial and total flap necrosis.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 65 pedicled flaps were analyzed.
    • Four cases (6.15%) experienced partial flap necrosis: three transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flaps and one metacarpal artery flap.
    • No instances of total flap loss were recorded.

    Conclusions:

    • Pedicled flap coverage is a safe and effective method for managing difficult wounds in reconstructive surgery.
    • The study demonstrates a low rate of complications, with no total flap loss observed.
    • Current multidisciplinary approaches enable uncompromised débridement, further optimizing outcomes in trauma and oncological resections.