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Vascularized megaflaps

A E Belousov¹, S D Kichemasov, A Y Kochish

¹Department of Traumatology, Medicomilitary Academy, Leningrad, Russia.

Annals of Plastic Surgery

|July 1, 1993

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Japanese surgeons developed "megafaps," which are very long free flaps using two vascular pedicles. These flaps offer new donor site possibilities for complex reconstructive surgery.

Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Microsurgery

Background:

The early 1980s saw the introduction of extended free flaps by Japanese surgeons.
These flaps utilized dual vascular pedicles for enhanced viability.

Observation:

Very long free flaps, termed "megafaps," were developed based on thoracodorsal and groin vascular territories.
These megaflaps are vascularized through two distinct pedicles, allowing for flexible anastomotic strategies.

Findings:

The dual-pedicle vascularization of megaflaps enables surgeons to connect one or both vascular bundles as needed.
Anatomical research and clinical practice are identifying novel donor sites suitable for harvesting these extensive flaps.

Implications:

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Megafaps represent an advancement in reconstructive surgery, offering solutions for complex defects.
The identification of new donor sites expands the applicability and versatility of megaflap techniques in clinical practice.