Journal of reconstructive microsurgery
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J Reconstr Microsurg · Feb 2016
Microvascular Anastomoses Using End-to-End versus End-to-Side Technique in Lower Extremity Free Tissue Transfer.
The decision to perform an end-to-end (ETE) or end-to-side (ETS) arterial anastomosis in lower extremity free tissue transfer has not been thoroughly evaluated in a large multisurgeon setting. The authors compared the reconstructive outcomes of lower extremity free flaps with ETE and ETS arterial anastomoses. ⋯ No advantage was noted for ETE or ETS arterial anastomoses based on reconstructive outcomes. The choice of anastomotic technique in lower extremity free tissue transfer should be based on patient factors and the clinical circumstances encountered.
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J Reconstr Microsurg · Oct 2015
Use of Flow-Through Anterolateral Thigh Perforator Flaps in Reconstruction of Complex Extremity Defects.
The flow-through flap has been widely utilized for reconstruction of complex defects of the extremities as it can be used for arterial reconstruction and soft-tissue coverage simultaneously. This study describes our clinical experience with the application of the flow-through anterolateral thigh perforator (ALTP) flap for reconstruction of complex defects of the extremities. ⋯ Our experience showed that the flow-through ALTP flap is reliable and suitable for reconstruction of complex defects of the extremities, as well as for various other clinical purposes.
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Microsurgery has developed significantly since the inception of the first surgical microscope. There have been few attempts to describe "classic" microsurgery articles. In this study citation analysis was done to identify the most highly cited clinical and basic science articles published in five peer-reviewed plastic surgery journals. ⋯ III.
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J Reconstr Microsurg · Jul 2015
Reverse Dorsoradial Flaps for Thumb Coverage Show Increased Sensory Recovery with Smaller Flap Sizes.
Reverse homodigital dorsoradial (RHD) flap has been developed to repair soft-tissue defects of the thumb. However, few articles have reported this flap with long-term follow-up. This retrospective study was designed to evaluate the RHD flap and investigate factors affecting sensory recovery. ⋯ RHD flap without neurorrhaphy is a recommendable technique for relatively small-sized thumb-defect reconstruction, which can achieve a satisfactory sensory recovery.
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J Reconstr Microsurg · Jul 2015
Reconstruction of Digital Skin Defects with the Free Wrist Crease Flap.
Soft-tissue digital defects frequently need to be covered by a flap rather than a skin graft. In hand surgery, functional preservation and aesthetic appearance are often as important as procedural efficacy. ⋯ We found the free wrist crease flap to be an ideal solution for reconstruction of skin defects of digits.