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Jin Bo Tang¹, Luis Landín², Pedro C Cavadas³

¹Department of Hand Surgery, The Hand Surgery Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20 West Temple Road, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu, China.

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Summary

This study explores tissue transfer techniques for reconstructive surgery, including fillet flaps for lower extremity defects and toe flaps for neck reconstruction. It also touches upon arm transplantation and breast lymphedema treatment.

Keywords:

Arm transplant Breast reconstruction Microlymphatic surgery Microsurgical flaps Toe-to-hand transfer

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Area of Science:

Reconstructive surgery
Microsurgery
Plastic surgery

Background:

Donor-site depletion presents challenges in reconstructive surgery.
Various tissue transfer methods exist, each with specific applications.
Complex cases like limb defects, cosmetic improvements, and lymphedema require tailored surgical solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and highlight diverse tissue transfer techniques.
To discuss considerations for rare procedures like human arm transplantation.
To present options for managing post-cancer treatment complications such as breast lymphedema.

Main Methods:

Fillet flap utilization for tissue defect coverage, including amputated stumps.
Toe flap transplantation for cosmetic enhancement in neck reconstruction.
Surgical management of breast lymphedema via lymphaticovenous anastomosis.
Discussion of surgical and post-surgical aspects of human arm transplantation.

Main Results:

Fillet flaps offer a viable option for lower extremity reconstruction.
Toe flaps can effectively improve neck cosmesis.
Lymphaticovenous anastomosis is a surgical treatment for breast lymphedema.
Human arm transplantation involves unique surgical and recovery challenges.

Conclusions:

A range of tissue transfer methods are available for complex reconstructive needs.
Tailored approaches are necessary for specific anatomical defects and patient conditions.
Advances in microsurgery and reconstructive techniques continue to expand treatment possibilities.