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In situ Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap: A Rat Model of Myocutaneous Ischemia Reperfusion Injury
Published on: June 8, 2013
[Clinical application of Reading man flap]
Bin Li1, An-Tang Liu, Yao-Zhong Zhao
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, the Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China.
Objective:
To investigate the effect of Reading man flap for the closure of round or elliptical-shaped defect.
Methods:
Based on the asymmetric Z flaps, F1 (triangular flap) and F2 (rectangular flap) flaps were designed to cover the round or elliptical-shaped defects. The flaps size ranged from 0.8 cm x 0.8 cm to 9.0 cm x 8.0 cm.
Results:
From 2008 to 2011, 32 cases were treated without infection or dog-ear deformity. Less than 5% of local necrosis happened in one flap, which healed spontaneously after dressing. Delayed healing happened in 5 cases. The scar after operation was inconspicuous.
Conclusions:
Reading man flap can be designed flexibly. It is a good option for the closure of round or elliptical-shaped defects.
