ReviewSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2013
Fascia redefined: anatomical features and technical relevance in fascial flap surgery.
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- The Human Superficial Fascia: A Narrative Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
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- Dynamic Responses of Human Skin and Fascia to an Innovative Stimulation Device-Shear Wave Stimulation.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Understanding a mass in the paraspinal region: an anatomical approach.Insights into imaging · 2023Review
- [Clinical experience of free superficial temporal fascia flap/anterolateral femoral fascial flap combined with skin grafting in repairing deep tissue defects of special parts of extremities].Zhonghua shao shang yu chuang mian xiu fu za zhi · 2023Article
- Three-dimensional fine structures in deep fascia revealed by combined use of cryo-fixed histochemistry and low-vacuum scanning microscopy.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Reliability of a New Indentometer Device for Measuring Myofascial Tissue Stiffness.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Understanding fascial anatomy and interfascial communication: implications in regional anesthesia.Journal of anesthesia · 2022Review
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- Distinct displacement of the superficial and deep fascial layers of the iliotibial band during a weight shift task in runners: An exploratory study.Journal of anatomy · 2022Article
- Ultrasound Imaging of Brachial and Antebrachial Fasciae.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Compartments of the antebrachial fascia of the forearm: clinically relevant ultrasound, anatomical and histological findings.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2021Article
- Micrographic Surgery Allows Fascia Preservation in Dermatofibro-sarcoma Protuberans.Acta dermato-venereologica · 2021Article
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Abstract
Fascia has traditionally been thought of as a passive structure that envelops muscles, and the term "fascia" was misused and confusing. However, it is now evident that fascia is a dynamic tissue with complex vasculature and innervation. A definition of fascia as an integral tissue has been provided here, highlighting the main features of the superficial and deep fasciae. Wide anatomic variations and site-specific differences in fascial structure are described, coupled with results of our extensive investigations of fascial anatomy. This will enable surgeons to make better decisions on selecting the appropriate fascia in the construction of fascial flaps. The use of the superficial or deep fasciae in the creation of a fascial flap cannot be selected at random, but must be guided by the anatomical features of the different types of fasciae. In particular, we suggest the use of the superficial fascia, such as the parascapular fascio-cutaneous free flap or any cutaneous flap, when a well-vascularized elastic flap, with the capacity to adhere to underlying tissues, is required, and a fascio-cutaneous flap formed by aponeurotic fascia to resurface any tendon or joints exposures. Moreover, the aponeurotic fascia, such as the fascia lata, can be used as a surgical patch if the plastic surgeon requires strong resistance to stress and/or the capacity to glide freely. Finally, the epimysial fascia, such as in the latissimus dorsi flap, can be used with success when used together with the underlying muscles. Clearly, extensive clinical experience and judgment are necessary for assessment of their potential use.
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