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De-epithelialised turn-over flaps for "salvage" operations.

R L Thatte, L D Dhami, U A Patil

    British Journal of Plastic Surgery
    |April 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    A de-epithelialised "turn-over" skin flap offers a simple solution for residual defects after skin flap loss or when flap dimensions are inadequate. This technique effectively covers defects, addressing skin shortage and deformities with adjacent surviving skin.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Reconstructive Surgery

    Background:

    • Full-thickness skin flap loss can result in significant defects requiring further coverage.
    • Inadequate skin flap dimensions transferred to a recipient site can lead to defects or deformities.

    Observation:

    • A de-epithelialised "turn-over" skin flap technique utilizes surviving adjacent flap skin.
    • This method addresses residual defects and issues arising from skin shortage.

    Findings:

    • The "turn-over" skin flap provides a straightforward and effective method for closing residual defects.
    • It is also applicable to cases where the initial skin flap transfer resulted in insufficient coverage.

    Implications:

    • This technique offers a valuable surgical option for managing complex skin defects.

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  • It simplifies reconstruction in cases of flap loss or inadequate flap size, improving patient outcomes.