Medial thigh flap: An eminent method of reconstruction of scrotal defect following fournier′s gangrene
Background and Objectives: Fournier′s gangrene is a rare, rapidly progressive, fulminant form of necrotizing fasciitis of the genital, perianal, and perineal regions. It is characterized by progressive spread of necrosis in the skin and subcutaneous tissue which results in defects of various sizes i...
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| author | Imran Ahmad Rajesh Kumar Maurya Ali Adil Mahmud Brajesh Pathak Sudheer Kumar Maurya Agrawal Lalit Harswarup |
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| description | Background and Objectives: Fournier′s gangrene is a rare, rapidly progressive, fulminant form of necrotizing fasciitis of the genital, perianal, and perineal regions. It is characterized by progressive spread of necrosis in the skin and subcutaneous tissue which results in defects of various sizes in perineal region. Various techniques have been described for the reconstruction of these defects such as split thickness skin grafts, muscle flaps (e.g., Gracilis flap), and fasciocutaneous flaps (e.g., pudendal flap), perineal flap, anterolateral thigh flap, deep inferior epigastric perforator flap, and anteromedial thigh flap. We intend to study the results of medial thigh flap procedure in patients with scrotal defect following Fournier′s gangrene. Materials and Methods: Medial thigh flap was performed in eight patients with Fournier′s gangrene. The patients were selected consecutively from December 2016 to December 2017. All patients were followed for 3-6 months postoperatively. Results: All flaps survived well. However, in two cases, there was partial distal necrosis. Both cases were managed conservatively. In all cases, donor site healed well except for one case in which infection of the donor site suture line occurred. It was managed by frequent dressing. Interpretation and Conclusions: The medial thigh flap is a reliable fasciocutaneous flap which can be done in reasonably short operative time to cover difficult defects with excellent results. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-555100fb3afe4f4fba93709ab38e98092022-12-22T00:23:29ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsTurkish Journal of Plastic Surgery1300-68782528-86442018-01-0126311612110.4103/tjps.tjps_24_18Medial thigh flap: An eminent method of reconstruction of scrotal defect following fournier′s gangreneImran AhmadRajesh Kumar MauryaAli Adil MahmudBrajesh PathakSudheer Kumar MauryaAgrawal Lalit HarswarupBackground and Objectives: Fournier′s gangrene is a rare, rapidly progressive, fulminant form of necrotizing fasciitis of the genital, perianal, and perineal regions. It is characterized by progressive spread of necrosis in the skin and subcutaneous tissue which results in defects of various sizes in perineal region. Various techniques have been described for the reconstruction of these defects such as split thickness skin grafts, muscle flaps (e.g., Gracilis flap), and fasciocutaneous flaps (e.g., pudendal flap), perineal flap, anterolateral thigh flap, deep inferior epigastric perforator flap, and anteromedial thigh flap. We intend to study the results of medial thigh flap procedure in patients with scrotal defect following Fournier′s gangrene. Materials and Methods: Medial thigh flap was performed in eight patients with Fournier′s gangrene. The patients were selected consecutively from December 2016 to December 2017. All patients were followed for 3-6 months postoperatively. Results: All flaps survived well. However, in two cases, there was partial distal necrosis. Both cases were managed conservatively. In all cases, donor site healed well except for one case in which infection of the donor site suture line occurred. It was managed by frequent dressing. Interpretation and Conclusions: The medial thigh flap is a reliable fasciocutaneous flap which can be done in reasonably short operative time to cover difficult defects with excellent results.http://www.turkjplastsurg.org/article.asp?issn=1300-6878;year=2018;volume=26;issue=3;spage=116;epage=121;aulast=AhmadFasciocutaneous flapFournier′s gangrenemedial thigh flap |
| spellingShingle | Imran Ahmad Rajesh Kumar Maurya Ali Adil Mahmud Brajesh Pathak Sudheer Kumar Maurya Agrawal Lalit Harswarup Medial thigh flap: An eminent method of reconstruction of scrotal defect following fournier′s gangrene Turkish Journal of Plastic Surgery Fasciocutaneous flap Fournier′s gangrene medial thigh flap |
| title | Medial thigh flap: An eminent method of reconstruction of scrotal defect following fournier′s gangrene |
| title_full | Medial thigh flap: An eminent method of reconstruction of scrotal defect following fournier′s gangrene |
| title_fullStr | Medial thigh flap: An eminent method of reconstruction of scrotal defect following fournier′s gangrene |
| title_full_unstemmed | Medial thigh flap: An eminent method of reconstruction of scrotal defect following fournier′s gangrene |
| title_short | Medial thigh flap: An eminent method of reconstruction of scrotal defect following fournier′s gangrene |
| title_sort | medial thigh flap an eminent method of reconstruction of scrotal defect following fournier s gangrene |
| topic | Fasciocutaneous flap Fournier′s gangrene medial thigh flap |
| url | http://www.turkjplastsurg.org/article.asp?issn=1300-6878;year=2018;volume=26;issue=3;spage=116;epage=121;aulast=Ahmad |
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