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What should define a "perforator flap"?

Raphaël Sinna¹, Armand Boloorchi, Ajay L Mahajan

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Summary

Confusion persists regarding perforator flap terminology despite the Gent consensus. The authors propose optional terms to enhance descriptions, clarifying anatomical aspects and surgical approaches for better understanding and adoption in reconstructive surgery.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Surgical Anatomy
Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

Widespread confusion exists regarding perforator flap terminology, hindering understanding of these surgical techniques.
Existing nomenclature challenges comparisons with conventional flap methods.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose an enrichment of the standard Gent nomenclature for perforator flaps.
To introduce optional terms that specify key anatomical and surgical details of perforator flaps.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature and surgical descriptions of perforator flaps.
Proposal of optional descriptive terms for vessel of origin, vascular dissection, muscle involvement, and perforator vessel type.

Main Results:

The proposed optional terms aim to clarify anatomical aspects and surgical approaches when describing new perforator flaps.
Enriching the nomenclature facilitates better understanding and comparison of different flap techniques.

Conclusions:

Enhanced terminology will aid in resolving debates surrounding perforator flap surgery.
Improved clarity is expected to promote wider dissemination and adoption of perforator flaps in reconstructive practice.