Delayed Abdominal Flap for Upper Extremity Soft Tissue Coverage

The objectives of achieving stable soft tissue coverage while preserving maximal length of the upper extremity were successfully achieved, and the patient expressed satisfaction with the outcomes. Inadequate management of upper extremity wounds can lead to amputation and psychological distress. The reconstructive ladder is used to approach upper extremity soft tissue defects, with free tissue transfer being the standard for larger defects. However, abdominal flaps still have indications when free tissue transfer is not feasible or contraindicated. It is imperative that plastic surgeons have these techniques in their armamentarium to provide a service to the ever more complex patient with an upper extremity wound.PMID:38645630 | PMC:PMC11029953 | DOI:10.1097/GOX.0000000000005766

Source: Hand Surgery - April 22, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Fadi Bakhos Francisco A Ferri John Andre Lindsey Foran George Dreszer James W Fletcher Source Type: research