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[Development and current status of perforator flaps].

Dachuan Xu1, Shimin Zhang, Maolin Tang

  • 1Institute of Clinical Anatomy, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou Guangdong 510515, PR China. chjcana@126.com

Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi = Zhongguo Xiufu Chongjian Waike Zazhi = Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery
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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Vascular Anatomy

Context:

  • Perforator flaps represent a significant advancement in reconstructive surgery, utilizing small cutaneous perforating vessels for flap nourishment.
  • These flaps are increasingly adopted due to their benefits over traditional methods.

Purpose:

  • To comprehensively review the development and current challenges associated with perforator flaps.
  • To synthesize existing literature on perforator flap techniques and applications.

Summary:

  • Perforator flaps are axial flaps sustained by small cutaneous arteries and veins, composed of skin and subcutaneous fat.
  • Advantages include minimal donor site morbidity, aesthetic preservation, versatile reconstruction, and rapid recovery.
  • Widely employed in reconstructive surgery, they signify a new era in microsurgical axial flap techniques.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the evolution of microsurgery with the advent of perforator flaps.
  • Identifies key areas of ongoing debate, including definition, vascular classification, nomenclature, and clinical utility.
  • Underscores the need for continued research to resolve existing controversies and optimize clinical application.