Elbow Reconstruction Using Island Flap for Burn Patients

Elbow Reconstruction Using Island Flap for Burn Patients

BACKGROUND Deep burns of the elbow lead to soft tissue necrosis and infection, with exposure of deep structures. Adequate wound coverage of this area requires thin, pliable, and durable tissue, while optimal functional recovery requires early coverage and functional rehabilitation. We have found 3 types of island flaps that provide reliable coverage for the elbow. METHODS A retrospective stud...

subcutaneous forehead island flap for nasal reconstruction

Pre-expanded Extended Island Parascapular Flap for Reconstruction of Post-burn Neck Contracture.

Background. Since it was described by Nassif et al. in 1982, the parascapular flap has been used as a pedicled or island flap for axillary contractures and as a free flap for neck reconstruction. To the best of our knowledge, there are no reports in English describing its use as an island flap for neck reconstruction. Methods. Nine patients with severe post-burn neck contracture scars were reco...

Subcutaneous Forehead Island Flap for Nasal Reconstruction

BACKGROUND Reconstruction of nasal skin after tumor resection is imperative for full patient rehabilitation; and use of similar skin is necessary to achieve best esthetic and functional results. METHODS This clinical series study represent management of patients with large nasal defects (up to 4x7 cm) using subcutaneous pedicle island paramedian forehead flap, during a period of 2007-2009, 8 ...

Bifurcated Superficial Temporal Artery Island Flap for the Reconstruction of a Periorbital Burn: An Innovation

BACKGROUND Facial burns represent between one-fourth and one-third of all burns. The long-term sequelae of periorbital burns include significant ectropion and lagophthalmos as a result of secondary burn contractures in the lower and upper eyelids, in addition to complete or incomplete alopecia of the eyebrows. METHODS A retrospective study of 14 reconstructive procedures for 12 postburn faces...