Form and Function: Technique for Free Functional Gracilis Harvest With Greater Saphenous Vein for Large Skin Paddle.
Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg
; 27(3): 194-198, 2023 Sep 01.
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ABSTRACT
Free functional gracilis transfer is a technique for restoration of upper extremity function following brachial plexus injury, as well as muscle loss from traumatic, oncologic, and congenital causes. However, when used for the latter applications, a functional muscle as well as large skin paddle can be required. Historically, skin paddle size was limited by venous outflow of the gracilis flap, using 1 or 2 venae comitantes, and large unreliable skin paddles resulting in partial necrosis. Therefore, to restore form and function, we herein present a technique of free functional gracilis muscle harvest with inclusion of adjacent greater saphenous vein for inclusion of a large skin paddle with 2 venous drainage systems.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Plexo Braquial
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Músculo Grácil
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Gabón