[Repair of electric burn wound in the upper limbs with lateral intercostal perforator-based pedicled flap].
Zhonghua Shao Shang Za Zhi
; 23(1): 55-7, 2007 Feb.
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in Zh
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17605258
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To describe an operative method for the repair of electric burn wound in the upper limbs with lateral intercostal perforator-based pedicled flap, and to observe its clinical effect.METHODS:
Intercostal artery perforator-based pedicled abdominal flap with the blood supply originating from the lateral perforator branches of the 7th-10th intercostal arteries were used to repair the wounds of 6 patients with burn wounds in elbows, forearm, wrists and palms. The pedicles were (16. 0 cm x 12. 0 cm) - (9. 0 cm x 7.0 cm) in area, and the pedicles were severed 18 to 21 days after the operation. The survival and the appearance of the flaps were observed after operation.RESULTS:
The procedure was easy and safe, and there was reliable and adequate blood supply in the lateral intercostal perforator-based pedicled flap. All the flaps survived in 5 patients, except marginal necrosis (3.5 cm x 2. 0 cm) was found in the distal portion of flap because flap cutting exceeded the paraumbilical line. The appearance was satisfactory after operation.CONCLUSION:
This flap is suitable for the repair of deep wounds in hands, forearms, and elbows.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Surgical Flaps
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Thoracic Arteries
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Burns, Electric
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
Zh
Journal:
Zhonghua Shao Shang Za Zhi
Journal subject:
TRAUMATOLOGIA
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article