Distally Based Medial Hemisoleus Muscle Flap for Wound Coverage in the Distal Third of the Leg.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2020.05.002
Abstract: Wound healing and coverage of soft tissue defects of distal tibia are challenging. Free tissue transfer is treatment of choice for distal tibial defects. However, resources for free tissue transfer are not readily available and… read more here.
Keywords: flap; distal third; based medial; distally based ... See more keywords
Gastrocnemius pedicled muscle flap for knee and upper tibia soft tissue reconstruction. A useful tool for the orthopaedic surgeon.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.04.009
Abstract: Soft tissue defect coverage has always been a challenge for the orthopaedic surgeon. Over the last decades the surgery of flaps has completely changed the prognosis for large defects. The purpose of this study is… read more here.
Keywords: flap; soft tissue; muscle; gastrocnemius ... See more keywords
Reconstruction of Knee Defects Using Pedicled Gastrocnemius Muscle Flap with Split‐Thickness Skin Grafting: A Single Surgeon's Experience with 21 Patients
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1653965
Abstract: &NA; Generally, reconstruction of knee defects with exposed bone, joint, tendon, and/or hardware requires a vascularized muscle flap for coverage. Although there are several surgical options for a knee defect reconstruction, the pedicled gastrocnemius muscle… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; flap; pedicled gastrocnemius; knee ... See more keywords
Improved Cosmetic Outcome With Bilateral Paraspinal Muscle Flap Closure Following Cervical Laminectomy and Fusion.
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DOI: 10.1093/ons/opy245
Abstract: BACKGROUND Poor cosmetic results following cervical laminectomy and fusion (CLF) are rarely considered in assessing surgical complications. Atrophy from muscle denervation and posterior bone loss may result in a sunken appearance; relative tension may lead… read more here.
Keywords: following cervical; muscle; flap closure; paraspinal muscle ... See more keywords
Maximizing the Reach of the Pedicled Gastrocnemius Muscle Flap: A Comparison of 2 Surgical Approaches
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000000796
Abstract: Background The medial gastrocnemius muscle flap is commonly used for the reconstruction of defects around the knee and proximal leg. The flap can be raised using either a medial or a posterior midline incision, although… read more here.
Keywords: gastrocnemius muscle; muscle; incision; muscle flap ... See more keywords
Use of Muscle Flaps for Salvage of Groin Wound Infection Following Vascular Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.1177/15385744211068342
Abstract: Background Groin wound infections in vascular surgery are still a common complication and challenging problem. This systematic review aimed to establish a complete view of patient characteristics and clinical outcomes for infected groin wounds following… read more here.
Keywords: vascular surgery; muscle; muscle flap; following vascular ... See more keywords
The Clinical Application of Mastectomy With Single Incision Followed by Immediate Laparoscopic-Assisted Breast Reconstruction With Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap
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DOI: 10.1177/1553350617702309
Abstract: Objective: To explore the clinical application of mastectomy with single incision followed by immediate laparoscopic-assisted breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi muscle flap. Methods: Fifteen women with primary early breast cancer, 3 women with breast ductal… read more here.
Keywords: latissimus dorsi; muscle flap; dorsi muscle; incision ... See more keywords
Medial gastrocnemius muscle flap for the reconstruction of unhealed amputation stumps.
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DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2017.26.8.504
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Unhealed amputation stumps after transtibial amputation are common and often require reamputation futher up the leg. The aim of our study is to describe our experience with medial gastrocnemius muscle flap coverage following a… read more here.
Keywords: amputation; gastrocnemius muscle; amputation stumps; muscle flap ... See more keywords
Gustilo Type III Open and Comminuted Tibial Fractures Managed by Simultaneous Combination of a Free Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap and Ilizarov External Fixation: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.19.00346
Abstract: CASE A 70-year-old woman who sustained Gustilo type III open and comminuted tibial fractures presented with extensive soft-tissue defect. Definitive surgery was performed using a free latissimus dorsi muscle flap for the extensive soft-tissue defect… read more here.
Keywords: open comminuted; gustilo type; case; muscle flap ... See more keywords