Complications and Solutions in Propeller Flap Surgery

Semin Plast Surg 2020; 34: 210-220 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1714087Propeller perforator flaps (PPFs) have long been proven as valid reconstructive tools for a wide range of soft tissue defects in different body regions. During the last decade, despite their numerous advantages, many authors have thoroughly analyzed outcomes of these flaps, sometimes discouraging their use mainly because of a high failure rate. Accurate patient selection, adequate preoperative planning, and an appropriate dissection technique seem to potentially improve outcomes. Our study provides a review of the relevant literature related to PPF complications and of our experience, describing reasons for failure, measures for preventing them, and approaches for a prompt evaluation and management of complications. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Seminars in Plastic Surgery - September 21, 2020 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Cajozzo, Marta Jiga, Lucian P. Jandali, Zaher Muradov, Mismil Pignatti, Marco Cordova, Adriana D'Arpa, Salvatore Tags: Review Article Source Type: research