scholarly journals Lateral genicular artery flap for reconstruction of defects around the knee: a series of 5 cases

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 3408
Author(s):  
Surya Rao Rao Venkata Mahipathy ◽  
Alagar Raja Durairaj ◽  
Narayanamurthy Sundaramurthy ◽  
Anand Prasath Jayachandiran
Keyword(s):  
Donor Site ◽  
Proximal Part ◽  
Donor Site Morbidity ◽  
Defect Size ◽  
Fasciocutaneous Flap ◽  
Split Skin Graft ◽  
Good Cosmetic ◽  
Genicular Artery ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Split Skin

The lateral genicular artery flap is a fasciocutaneous flap used for knee reconstruction with low donor site morbidity. It is raised from the lower lateral thigh and is based upon the cutaneous termination of superior lateral genicular artery. This flap showed constant anatomy and is reliable for coverage of defects at superior and lateral portions of the knee and the proximal part of the lower leg. The study period was from January 2016 to June 2017 where we operated on 5 patients, 3 for post-traumatic and 2 were post burn contracture excision. The flap was used as a pedicled fasciocutanous and was based on the superior lateral genicular artery. Five cases underwent lateral genicular artery flap of which 4 were males and 1 was a female. Mean defect size was 12 cm×10 cm. All the donor sites were closed with a split skin graft. One patient had distal necrosis which was managed conservatively. The lateral genicular artery flap is a thin, versatile, reliable and easy to harvest flap for reconstructing defects around the knee, with good cosmetic and functional outcome.

scholarly journals GLABROUS & NON-GLABROUS SPLIT SKIN GRAFT IN THE RECONSTRUCTION OF FLEXION CONTRACTURE OF FINGERS – AN OBSERVATIONALAND COMPARATIVE STUDY.

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Abhishek Gaur ◽  
Nidhi Gaur
Keyword(s):  
Skin Graft ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Donor Site Morbidity ◽  
Flexion Contracture ◽  
Split Thickness Skin Graft ◽  
Skin Grafts ◽  
Flexion Deformity ◽  
Split Skin Graft ◽  
Thickness Skin ◽  
Split Skin

Background: Flexion contractures of the fingers cause functional and aesthetic problems to a burn patient. Various methods of reconstruction have been described in the literature. These include release and split thickness grafting, release and full thickness grafting. Among those incision or excision of the contracture band and split skin grafting were the simplest and commonest techniques. In this study, we aim to compare functional & aesthetic outcomes of glabrous & non glabrous split skin graft in flexion contracture of fingers. Methods: A total of 60 fingers of patients of post burn finger contractures were undertaken for the study. Patients were evaluated preoperatively on duration of contracture, extent of involvement, type of scar, range of movements using goniometer and degree of fixed flexion deformity. Finger contractures were released and resurfacing done with glabrous & non-glabrous split thickness skin grafts. Postoperative evaluation was done by measuring range of movements of Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) and Distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints, flexion deformity, donor site morbidity, number of visits to the hospital, colour match of graft to adjacent skin. Results: Functional outcome in terms of active range of motion combined at DIP joint, PIP joint & metacarpophalangeal joint were similar in both glabrous split thickness skin graft & non glabrous split thickness skin graft at the end of six months. As compared with non-glabrous split thickness skin grafts, glabrous split thickness grafts provided superior colour & texture match to surround tissue. There was no significant donor site morbidity in plantar in-step area & patients were able to walk from third to fourth post operative day. There was minimal hypertrophy of plantar donor site, owing to persistent pressure in standing posture. Conclusion: Patient’s satisfaction was greater in glabrous split skin graft.

An Alternative Treatment for the Split Skin-Graft Donor Site

1997 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie J. Ablaza ◽  
Anthony C. Berlet ◽  
Mark E. Manstein
Keyword(s):  
Skin Graft ◽  
Alternative Treatment ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Split Skin Graft ◽  
Graft Donor ◽  
Split Skin

A prospective comparison of two split-skin graft donor site dressings

Burns ◽  
1977 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.J. Davenport ◽  
P.L. Dhooghe ◽  
A. Yiacoumettis
Keyword(s):  
Skin Graft ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Split Skin Graft ◽  
Prospective Comparison ◽  
Graft Donor ◽  
Split Skin

Split Skin Graft Donor Site Diathermy: A Novel Technique

2017 ◽  
Vol 55 (10) ◽  
pp. e119
Author(s):  
Adam Holden ◽  
Andrea Beech ◽  
Jerry Farrier
Keyword(s):  
Skin Graft ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Split Skin Graft ◽  
Novel Technique ◽  
Graft Donor ◽  
Split Skin

Painless, Wettable Split-Skin Graft Donor Site Dressings

1981 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-53
Author(s):  
Suman K. Das ◽  
Ian R. Munro
Keyword(s):  
Skin Graft ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Split Skin Graft ◽  
Graft Donor ◽  
Split Skin

scholarly journals XCM Biologic Tissue Matrix xenograft and autologous micromucosa graft for vaginal reconstruction in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-188
Author(s):  
Tatiana Gigante Gomes ◽  
Mariana Agostinho ◽  
Mariana Conceição Cardoso ◽  
João Nunes da Costa ◽  
Júlio Matias
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Donor Site Morbidity ◽  
Vaginal Reconstruction ◽  
Dermal Matrix ◽  
Mrkh Syndrome ◽  
Cosmetic Results ◽  
Good Cosmetic ◽  
Tissue Matrix

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome can be treated through numerous surgical and nonsurgical methods. We present a surgical technique in which a neovagina was reconstructed and shaped by a vaginal expander with acellular porcine dermal matrix (XCM Biologic Tissue Matrix) and mucosal interposition using microfragments harvested from the hymen. In our case, we found this procedure to be safe and effective, resulting in satisfactory sexual function and good cosmetic results, without donor site morbidity. To our best knowledge, this tissue-engineered biomaterial has never been used for vaginal reconstruction before.

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