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A Model of Free Tissue Transfer: The Rat Epigastric Free Flap
Published on: January 15, 2017
An adipofascial turnover flap for soft tissue cover around the clavicle
1South East Scotland Regional Plastic Surgery Unit, St. John's Hospital, Livingston, West Lothian, UK.
Abstract:
Skin defects overlying a clavicular fracture are uncommon. Soft tissue cover is essential to avoid osteomyelitis and non-union. We present two cases of exposed fractures of the middle third of clavicle following osteosynthesis. Soft tissue cover was provided by an adipofascial turnover flap based on the inferior edge of the defect. The flap was raised with considerable ease and its vascular supply was reliable. There was minimal donor site morbidity and the aesthetic outcome of the reconstructions was excellent.
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