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Applications of free scapular flap
K Sevin1, M R Ozbek, E Ustünsoy
1Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Turkey.
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|May 1, 1993
Summary
The Saijo-dos Santos scapular flap offers a thin, hairless option with large vessels for reconstruction. This technique successfully reconstructed defects in twelve patients between 1988 and 1991.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Microsurgery
Background:
- The Saijo-dos Santos scapular flap is a reconstructive technique utilizing tissue from the scapula.
- It offers advantages including a thin, hairless flap, large vessel diameter, and a consistent vascular pedicle.
- The flap can incorporate both skin and vascularized bone from the scapula.
Observation:
- Between 1988 and 1991, twelve patients underwent reconstruction using free scapular flaps.
- The study evaluated the efficacy and application of this specific flap in clinical practice.
Findings:
- The free scapular flap demonstrated successful application in reconstructing various defects.
- Key advantages noted were the flap's thin, hairless nature, large vessel diameters, and reliable vascular pedicle anatomy.
Implications:
- The Saijo-dos Santos scapular flap is a viable and effective option for complex reconstructive challenges.
- Its unique combination of tissues and vascular characteristics expands reconstructive possibilities in plastic and microsurgery.