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[Individual perforator flaps of the upper extremity].
R Giunta1, A Geisweid, B Lukas
1Abteilung für Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, München, Germany. R.Giunta@t-online.de
Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, Plastische Chirurgie : Organ Der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Handchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Mikrochirurgie Der Peripheren Nerven Und Gefasse : Organ Der V
|December 20, 2002
Summary
Individually designed perforator flaps show promise for hand and elbow reconstruction. While successful in most cases, venous insufficiency remains a key technical pitfall, particularly in the elbow region.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Microsurgery
Context:
- Perforator flaps offer tailored reconstruction based on preoperative ultrasound.
- This technique is evaluated for upper extremity defects, specifically the dorsum of the hand and elbow.
Purpose:
- To assess the outcomes and identify technical challenges of individually designed perforator flaps.
- To evaluate the application of this technique in reconstructing defects in the hand and elbow regions.
Summary:
- Seven pedicled perforator flaps were used for upper extremity defects (4 hand, 3 elbow).
- Flap success rates were 75% for the hand and 67% for the elbow.
- Common complications included venous insufficiency, necessitating further intervention or resulting in flap loss.
Impact:
- Individually designed perforator flaps allow for precise reconstruction with minimal donor site morbidity.
- The technique preserves major arterial supply to the hand.
- Challenges in the elbow region include short pedicles and torsion, increasing risks of venous insufficiency.