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Emergency free flaps to the upper extremity.

G Lister1, L Scheker

  • 1University of Utah, Salt Lake City 84132.

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|January 1, 1988
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Emergency free flaps are a successful reconstructive option for upper extremity defects, with a high survival rate and good return to work. This study highlights their efficacy in diverse defect sizes.

Area of Science:

  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Upper extremity injuries often require complex reconstruction.
  • Free flap surgery offers a viable solution for extensive tissue defects.

Observation:

  • Thirty-one emergency free flaps were performed on patients aged 16-57.
  • Defect sizes varied significantly, averaging 145 cm².
  • Multiple flap types were utilized, including lateral arm, groin, and latissimus dorsi.

Findings:

  • Flap survival rate was high at 93.5% (29/31).
  • Operative times and hospital stays correlated with defect size.
  • Twenty-seven patients returned to work, 18 to their original jobs.

Implications:

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  • Emergency free flaps demonstrate excellent outcomes for upper extremity reconstruction.
  • Successful reconstruction facilitates patient return to work and improves quality of life.