scholarly journals Use of Skin Grafts in Free Flap Reconstruction

Skin Grafts ◽  
10.5772/53305 ◽  
2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anya Li ◽  
Mark K. ◽  
Tamer Ghanem
Keyword(s):  
Free Flap ◽  
Skin Grafts ◽  
Flap Reconstruction ◽  
Free Flap Reconstruction

scholarly journals Full-Thickness Skin Grafts for Coverage of the Pedicle in Partial Second Toe Pulp Free Flap

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-241
Author(s):  
Won Jin Cha ◽  
Jeong Hwa Seo ◽  
Jeeyoon Kim ◽  
Sung-No Jung ◽  
Bommie Florence Seo
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Free Flap ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Skin Grafts ◽  
Full Thickness ◽  
Flap Reconstruction ◽  
Free Flap Reconstruction ◽  
Full Thickness Skin ◽  
Thickness Skin ◽  
Graft Area

Pedicle coverage during free flap reconstruction of the digit commonly presents complicated issues. As the finger is a cylindrical unit with small volume, it is difficult to secure ample soft tissue for relaxed coverage of the pedicle. We have applied full-thickness skin grafts (FTSGs) to loosely cover the pedicle of the free flap of the fingertip and report preliminary results. Seven patients who received free toe pulp flap and FTSG for soft tissue coverage of the pedicle were analyzed. Intraoperative parameters collected were defect, flap and graft area size and donor site. Patients were observed postoperatively for up to 2 months for graft take, necrosis, digit contour, and donor site complications. The average area of the free flap was 2.39±1.03 cm<sup>2</sup> and the average graft area was 1.37±1.06 cm<sup>2</sup>. The FTSG survived without sloughing or necrosis in six patients. Early epithelial sloughing with dermis take was noted in one patient who healed with dressings. The pedicle and graft portion showed bulging immediately after the operation but decreased to normal contour by 4 weeks. FTSG is an option that can be safely used as a method of pedicle coverage during free flap reconstruction of digits.

Orbital Outcomes after Periorbital Free Flap Reconstruction

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramez Philips ◽  
Alexander Graf ◽  
Michael Topf ◽  
Howard Krein ◽  
Ryan Heffelfinger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Flap ◽  
Flap Reconstruction ◽  
Free Flap Reconstruction

scholarly journals Combined anterior cervical spine fusion and total laryngopharyngectomy with free flap reconstruction: A technical note

2021 ◽  
pp. 101238
Author(s):  
Terence Verla ◽  
Andrew T. Huang ◽  
Vlad C. Sandulache ◽  
Alexander E. Ropper
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Free Flap ◽  
Technical Note ◽  
Spine Fusion ◽  
Flap Reconstruction ◽  
Free Flap Reconstruction ◽  
Cervical Spine Fusion

Technical Considerations in Pedicle Management in Upper and Midfacial Free Flap Reconstruction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Swendseid ◽  
Matthew Stewart ◽  
Eric Mastrolonardo ◽  
Eleanor McCreary ◽  
Ryan Heffelfinger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Flap ◽  
Flap Reconstruction ◽  
Free Flap Reconstruction ◽  
Technical Considerations

Free Flap Reconstruction of the Anterior Skull Base: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajan P. Dang ◽  
Abhinav R. Ettyreddy ◽  
Zain Rizvi ◽  
Michelle Doering ◽  
Angela L. Mazul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Skull Base ◽  
Free Flap ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Anterior Skull Base ◽  
Microvascular Reconstruction ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Flap Reconstruction ◽  
Free Flap Reconstruction ◽  
Comprehensive Search

Abstract Objectives Given the limitations in the available literature, the precise indications, techniques, and outcomes of anterior skull base free flap reconstruction remain uncertain. The objective of this study was to perform a systematic review of published literature and evaluate indications, methods, and complications for anterior skull base free flap reconstruction. Methods A systematic review of the literature was performed using a set of search criteria to identify patients who underwent free flap reconstruction of the anterior skull base. Articles were reviewed for inclusion based on relevance, with the primary outcome being surgical complications. Results After a comprehensive search, 406 articles were obtained and 16 articles were ultimately found to be relevant to this review—79 patients undergoing free flap reconstruction were identified. Overall complication rates were 17.7% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 16.6–33.1%) for major complications and 19.0% (95% CI: 17.8–35.5%) for minor complications. Conclusion Microvascular reconstruction of the anterior skull base is feasible with high reliability reported in the literature.

scholarly journals Analysis of speech and swallowing and quality of life in patients undergoing subtotal glossectomy with free flap reconstruction followed by radiotherapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-41
Author(s):  
Angelos Mantelakis ◽  
Konstantinos Vachtsevanos ◽  
Harry V. M. Spiers ◽  
Christina Gavriilidou ◽  
Stamatis Sapountzis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Free Flap ◽  
Flap Reconstruction ◽  
Free Flap Reconstruction
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