Reconstruction of the Achilles tendon and overlying soft tissue using antero-lateral thigh free flap.
Br J Plast Surg
; 53(7): 574-7, 2000 Oct.
Article
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| ID: mdl-11000073
ABSTRACT
Reconstruction of combined loss of the Achilles tendon and overlying soft tissue was performed using an antero-lateral thigh free flap in three patients. The cutaneous portion is used to cover the open wound, and a piece of fascia lata is utilised to replace the missing segment of the Achilles tendon. The skin defect ranged from 5 x 2.5 to 7 x 5 cm, and the tendon loss measured from 3.5 to 5.5 cm in length. All of the patients showed satisfactory functional results with a follow-up period from 3 to 9 months. The advantages of the procedure are that it is a single-staged operation; it promotes rapid healing of the tendo Achilles since the tendon substitute is well vascularised; it is adaptable to a wide range of defect sizes and shapes; it can be performed in the supine position without the need for postural change; and it can restore good contour and causes minimal morbidity at the donor site.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tendão do Calcâneo
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Retalhos Cirúrgicos
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Lesões dos Tecidos Moles
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Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Plast Surg
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Taiwan
País de publicação:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM