Pedicled flaps in reconstructive surgery
West Indian med. j
;
51(2): 114-115, Jun. 2002.
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em Inglês
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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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Assunto principal:
Retalhos Cirúrgicos
/
Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
/
Fatores de risco
Limite:
Feminino
/
Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe Inglês
/
Trinidad e Tobago
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
West Indian med. j
Assunto da revista:
Medicina
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Trinidad e Tobago
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Port of Spain General Hospital/TT
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