Rotation fasciocutaneous flap for neglected club feet--a new technique.
J Postgrad Med
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1996 Oct-Dec; 42(4): 112-4
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Skin necrosis and wound problems complicate surgical release of severe neglected clubfoot. This is primarily due to excessive tension on the skin edges and a poor understanding of abnormal vascular anatomy in clubfoot. We report a technique of primary skin closure using a local rotation fasciocutaneous flap using the conventional posteromedial skin incision (Turco). Primary uncomplicated wound healing was achieved within 2 weeks in all 16 rigid and neglected clubfeet (1-7 years) operated by this technique. This flap is scientifically logical, technically easy and ensures primary wound healing.
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Main subject:
Surgical Flaps
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Wound Healing
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Clubfoot
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Follow-Up Studies
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Treatment Outcome
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
J Postgrad Med
Year:
1996
Type:
Article
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