The lateral superior genicular artery perforator iliotibial band flap for the treatment of scar contraction of popliteal fossa / 中国骨伤
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
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(12): 128-130, 2013.
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em Chinês
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To discuss clinical results of the lateral superior genicular artery perforator iliotibial band flap for the treatment of scar contracture of popliteal fossa.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Form January 1999 to December 2011, 11 patients with scar contraction of popliteal fossa were treated with the lateral superior genicular artery perforator iliotibial band flap. Among the patients, 7 patients were male and 4 patients were female,ranging in age from 24 to 58 years old,with an average of 33 years old. The operation time ranged from 3 months to 1 year after trauma. Eight patients had injuries in the right side and 3 patients had the injuries in the left. Five patients had the injuries caused by traffic,3 patients had the injuries caused by hot compression and other 3 patients suffered from burns. The flap area ranged from 7.0 cm x 4.0 cm to 20.0 cm x 8.0 cm.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All the flaps survived. Three patients had epidermis necrosis. After 5 months to 2 years follow-up period,the knee function recovered,the flap shape was favorable and the skin firmness was moderated.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The lateral superior genicular artery perforator iliotibial band flap is a practical, simple and an ideal donor in the reconstruction of popliteal fossa scar contracture.</p>
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Assunto principal:
Cirurgia Geral
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Cicatriz
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Contratura
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Retalho Perfurante
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Articulação do Joelho
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Ano de publicação:
2013
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