Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Oct 2019
Versatile use of the posterior interosseous flap in the reconstruction of complex upper limb defects.
Reconstruction of the complex upper extremity defects is a challenging procedure for reconstructive surgeons because of the complex anatomical and functional structure of this region. In reconstruction, local and regional flap options involving the composite tissues are restricted. The posterior interosseous flap (PIO) has been presented 'in a single study' with a wide variety of uses, and in this study, the versatility of PIO has been tried to be emphasized by its multitude uses as well as its chance at adaptability to each case. Hence, due to this, the objective to highlight the versatile utility of the PIO flap in clinical practice and to present a good option for the reconstruction of complex upper limb defects for various cases have been targeted. ⋯ Many advantages of the PIO flap make it useful for the reconstruction of upper limb complex defects. It can be versatilely used based on changing its flow direction and enrichment of contents.