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ArticleZhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery2022

[Application of thin free lateral femoral circumflex artery perforator flap in repair of scar contracture deformity in hand and foot].

Shun'e Xiao, Tianhua Zhang, Bihua Wu, Hai Li, Zairong Wei, Dali Wang, Chengliang Deng

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Article in Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  2. [Application of plantar medial thin skin flaps preserving plantar fascia with its superficial fascia tissue to repair skin defects in hands and feet].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2023
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Shun'e XiaoDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Guizhou, 563000, P. R. China.
Tianhua ZhangDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Guizhou, 563000, P. R. China.
Bihua WuDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Guizhou, 563000, P. R. China.
Hai LiDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Guizhou, 563000, P. R. China.
Zairong WeiDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Guizhou, 563000, P. R. China.
Dali WangDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Guizhou, 563000, P. R. China.
Chengliang DengDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Guizhou, 563000, P. R. China.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo explore the effectiveness of thin free lateral femoral circumflex artery perforator flaps that dissected under the superficial fascia in repair of scar contracture deformity in hand and foot.

methodsBetween January 2017 and October 2020, 15 patients with scar contracture deformity in hand or foot were admitted. There were 9 males and 6 females; aged 6-42 years, with a median age of 23 years. Scar contracture lasted from 1 to 21 years, with a median of 13 years. There were 11 cases of scar contracture deformities in the hands and 4 cases in the feet, all of which showed different degrees of hand and foot joint dysfunction. After the scar contracture was released, the size of wounds ranged from 6 cm×4 cm to 9 cm×8 cm, including 12 cases with exposure of blood vessels, nerves, or tendons, and 4 cases with tendon defects. A thin free lateral circumflex femoral artery perforator flap that dissected under the superficial fascia was used to repair the wound. The size of flap ranged from 6.0 cm×5.0 cm to 10.0 cm×8.5 cm. Fascia strips were used to reconstruct tendons and the donor sites were sutured directly.

resultsThe venous vascular crisis occurred in 1 flap, and the flap survived successfully after treatment. The rest flaps survived well, and the wounds healed by first intention. All incisions at donor sites healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 6-12 months after operation, with an average of 9 months. The flaps were in good shape and texture. The functions of the affected hand had been restored to a large extent. According to the upper limb function evaluation standard of the Society of Hand Surgery of the Chinese Medical Association, 7 cases were excellent and 4 cases were good. The deformity of the toe joint of the affected foot significantly improved. No muscular hernia, sensory numbness, or other complications occurred at the donor sites.

conclusionThe thin free lateral femoral circumflex artery perforator flap that dissected under the superficial fascia is an effective method to repair scar contracture deformity of hand and foot with well appearance, good function recovery, and less complication of the donor sites.

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ContracturePerforator FlapPlastic Surgery ProceduresSoft Tissue InjuriesAdolescentAdultChildCicatrixFemaleFemoral ArteryHandHumansMaleSkin TransplantationTreatment OutcomeUpper ExtremityLateral femoral circumflex artery perforator flapscar contracturethin flapwound repair

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PMID35172409
PMCPMC8863532
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