Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Local flaps for resurfacing foot defects: a vascular perspective.

M Lombardo, J M Aquino

    The Journal of Foot Surgery
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study explores skin flap design principles, focusing on their vascular basis and clinical uses. Skin flaps offer advantages for soft tissue replacement compared to other techniques.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Author Correction: Evidence for multi-fragmentation and mass shedding of boulders on rubble-pile binary asteroid system (65803) Didymos.

    Nature communications·2024
    Same author

    Evidence for multi-fragmentation and mass shedding of boulders on rubble-pile binary asteroid system (65803) Didymos.

    Nature communications·2024
    Same author

    Fast boulder fracturing by thermal fatigue detected on stony asteroids.

    Nature communications·2024
    Same author

    TAPSE/sPAP ratio can be used to predict pulmonary hypertension in fibrosing interstitial lung disease.

    The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease·2024
    Same author

    TAPSE/SPAP ratio stratifies mortality risk in mild-to-moderate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

    The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease·2024
    Same author

    The Dimorphos ejecta plume properties revealed by LICIACube.

    Nature·2024

    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Reconstructive Surgery
    • Vascular Biology

    Background:

    • Soft tissue defects require effective reconstruction methods.
    • Traditional tissue replacement techniques have limitations.
    • Understanding flap vascularity is crucial for successful outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a comprehensive overview of skin flap design.
    • To elucidate the vascular principles underpinning skin flap viability.
    • To compare the efficacy of skin flaps with alternative reconstructive options.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of established principles in skin flap design.
    • Analysis of the vascular anatomy relevant to flap survival.
    • Clinical case examples illustrating flap application.

    Main Results:

    • Skin flap design is fundamentally based on vascular supply.
    • Successful flaps depend on adequate perfusion and venous drainage.
    • Flaps offer superior outcomes in specific reconstructive scenarios.

    Conclusions:

    • Mastery of skin flap design principles is essential for reconstructive surgeons.
    • Vascular considerations are paramount for predictable flap performance.
    • Skin flaps represent a versatile and advantageous reconstructive modality.

    Related Experiment Videos