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The bilobed flap for popliteal defect reconstruction.

Osman Kelahmetoglu¹, Caglayan Yagmur², Ozan Aslan³

¹Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Tarsus State Hospital , Tarsus/Mersin, Turkey.

Case Reports in Plastic Surgery & Hand Surgery

|June 3, 2016

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Random-pattern bilobed flaps offer a reliable method for reconstructing popliteal fossa defects. This surgical technique provides an effective solution for covering these challenging wounds.

Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

Bilobed flaps were initially developed for small nasal defect reconstruction.
The popliteal fossa presents unique challenges for defect closure due to its anatomical location and mobility.

Observation:

A case study involving the reconstruction of a popliteal fossa defect using a random-pattern bilobed flap was performed.
The flap's design and vascularity were assessed for suitability in covering the defect.

Findings:

The random-pattern bilobed flap successfully covered the popliteal fossa defect.
The technique proved reliable and effective in this specific reconstructive scenario.

Implications:

Random-pattern bilobed flaps represent a viable and recommended surgical option for popliteal fossa defect coverage.

Keywords:

Bilobed flap popliteal fossa reconstruction soft tissue

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