The Essential Local Muscle Flaps for Lower Extremity Reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1709480
Abstract: BACKGROUND Lower extremity reconstruction is often a challenging prospect with major implications on a patient's quality of life. For complex defects of the lower extremity, special consideration must be given to ensure suitable and durable… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; muscle flaps; extremity; local muscle ... See more keywords
10-Year single center experience in lower limb reconstruction with free muscle flaps – factors influencing complications in 266 consecutive cases
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DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2022.2142599
Abstract: Abstract The anatomy and technique of free muscle flaps – in particular gracilis flap and latissimus dorsi flap – in lower extremity reconstruction have been well described. There is a paucity of data on potential… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; surgery; reconstruction; free muscle ... See more keywords
Repair of challenging non-malignant tracheo- or broncho-oesophageal fistulas by extrathoracic muscle flaps
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DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezw435
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Evaluation of complex, acquired, non-malignant tracheo/broncho-oesophageal fistulas (TEF) repaired by extrathoracic pedicled muscle flaps that were, in addition to their interposition between the airways and the gastro-intestinal tract, patched into gastro-intestinal or airway defects… read more here.
Keywords: muscle flaps; muscle; malignant tracheo; tracheo broncho ... See more keywords
The role of sartorius muscle flaps in the management of complex groin wounds.
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivy300
Abstract: A best evidence topic in vascular surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether sartorius muscle flaps (SMF) can be effectively used in the setting of complex groin wounds with… read more here.
Keywords: muscle flaps; sartorius muscle; complex groin; groin ... See more keywords
Skin Paddles Improve Muscle Flap Salvage Rates After Microvascular Compromise in Lower Extremity Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000001425
Abstract: Purpose Free tissue transfer after lower extremity trauma is associated with notoriously high complication rates. Theoretically, the inclusion of a cutaneous paddle on muscle free flaps may improve clinical flap monitoring. The effect of skin… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; skin paddles; muscle flaps; flap salvage ... 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
Use of local intrinsic muscle flaps for diabetic foot and ankle reconstruction: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2018.27.sup9.s22
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To assess the outcomes of local intrinsic muscle flaps specifically in the surgical reconstruction of foot and ankle wounds in patients with diabetes. METHOD A systematic review of the literature was conducted by three… read more here.
Keywords: muscle flaps; muscle; intrinsic muscle; local intrinsic ... See more keywords