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Refinements in hand coverage with microvascular free flaps.

J Upton1, R J Havlik, R K Khouri

  • 1Department of Surgery (Plastic), Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Reconstructing dorsal and palmar skin requires careful planning. Free vascularized temporoparietal fascial flaps with skin grafts are best for complex palmar wounds.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Dorsal and palmar skin have distinct tissue needs for reconstruction.
  • Full-thickness skin replacement options are crucial for functional recovery.
  • Preoperative planning is essential for successful surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze specialized tissue requirements for dorsal and palmar skin.
  • To outline options for full-thickness skin replacement.
  • To identify optimal reconstructive techniques for complex hand wounds.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of tissue requirements for dorsal and palmar skin.
  • Review of various pedicled and free fasciocutaneous flaps for dorsal coverage.
  • Evaluation of free vascularized temporoparietal fascial flaps with skin grafts for palmar coverage.

Main Results:

  • Dorsal skin coverage is achievable with satisfactory results using fasciocutaneous flaps.
  • Palmar skin coverage presents greater challenges due to critical sensory needs.
  • Free vascularized temporoparietal fascial flaps with full-thickness skin grafts are effective for complex palmar wounds.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate preoperative planning is paramount for successful dorsal and palmar skin reconstruction.
  • While dorsal coverage options are varied, palmar reconstruction demands specialized techniques.
  • Free vascularized temporoparietal fascial flaps are the current standard for complex palmar wound treatment.

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