De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint
We describe the use of proximally based de-epithelialised fasciocutaneous flap for coverage of defects in the lower thigh and knee joint. These flaps are based on a number of perforators around the knee joint and can be based either posteriorly, posteromedially or posterolaterally depending upon the...
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| author | R. K. Sharma Vipul Nanda Surinder Makkar Atul Parasher |
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| description | We describe the use of proximally based de-epithelialised fasciocutaneous flap for coverage of defects in the lower thigh and knee joint. These flaps are based on a number of perforators around the knee joint and can be based either posteriorly, posteromedially or posterolaterally depending upon the location of the defect. The whole of the flap including the bridge segment is de-epithelialised and turned over by 180 degrees and a split thickness graft is placed over the flap and the donor site. The flaps can be raised quickly, have minimum morbidity and are reliable even in the presence of extensive injuries. These flaps have remained stable and trouble free during a follow up period of 2-4 years. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c3ca93d20bce49748f6194c83fb2dd0c2022-12-22T01:34:16ZengThieme Medical Publishers, Inc.Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery0970-03581998-376X2004-01-013701404310.1055/s-0039-1699030De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee jointR. K. Sharma0Vipul Nanda1Surinder Makkar2Atul Parasher3Department of Plastic Surgery, PGIMER, IndiaDepartment of Plastic Surgery, PGIMER, IndiaDepartment of Plastic Surgery, PGIMER, IndiaDepartment of Plastic Surgery, PGIMER, IndiaWe describe the use of proximally based de-epithelialised fasciocutaneous flap for coverage of defects in the lower thigh and knee joint. These flaps are based on a number of perforators around the knee joint and can be based either posteriorly, posteromedially or posterolaterally depending upon the location of the defect. The whole of the flap including the bridge segment is de-epithelialised and turned over by 180 degrees and a split thickness graft is placed over the flap and the donor site. The flaps can be raised quickly, have minimum morbidity and are reliable even in the presence of extensive injuries. These flaps have remained stable and trouble free during a follow up period of 2-4 years.http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0039-1699030de-epithelialisedturnover flaplower thighknee joint |
| spellingShingle | R. K. Sharma Vipul Nanda Surinder Makkar Atul Parasher De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery de-epithelialised turnover flap lower thigh knee joint |
| title | De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint |
| title_full | De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint |
| title_fullStr | De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint |
| title_full_unstemmed | De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint |
| title_short | De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint |
| title_sort | de epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap an alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint |
| topic | de-epithelialised turnover flap lower thigh knee joint |
| url | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0039-1699030 |
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