Pedicled flaps in reconstructive surgery
West Indian med. j
;
51(2): 114-115, Jun. 2002.
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in English
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| ID: lil-333277
RESUMO
An audit was conducted of pedicled flaps used in reconstructive surgery in Trinidad from 1983 to 2000. This consisted of 65 flaps. There were four cases of partial flap necrosis: three involving tram flaps and the other involving the metacarpal artery flap. There were no cases of total flap loss. Pedicled flap coverage provides immediate closure of potentially difficult wounds. This early cover reduces the risk of infection as a result of increasing the blood supply and providing a physical barrier. This contributes to a shorter hospital stay and earlier rehabilitation. Our present team approach with the inclusion of a reconstructive surgeon now allows for uncompromised dÚbridement in trauma and oncological resection.
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Main subject:
Surgical Flaps
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
Type of study:
Observational study
/
Risk factors
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
English Caribbean
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Trinidad and Tobago
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Trinidad and Tobago
Institution/Affiliation country:
Port of Spain General Hospital/TT
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