Dual Reconstruction of Lumbar and Gluteal Defects with Freestyle Propeller Flap and Muscle Flap

Double perforators-based superior gluteal artery propeller flap for reconstruction of lumbar defects

Wide local excision of skin cancer in the lumbar area is a challenge to reconstruct. We report on the successful use of a two perforators-based superior gluteal artery perforator propeller flap, for the reconstruction of a lumbar defect.

Abstract: Freestyle Propeller Flap Closure of Traumatic Injury Defect

INTROdUCTION: The concept of freestyle propeller flaps provides a versatile opportunity for wound closure at any part of the body with minimal donor site morbidity. As experience and familiarity with microsurgical procedures has increased interest in identifying-harvesting perforator flaps originating from known major vessels has become more common. The “freestyle” concept developed by Wei and ...

Gastrocnemius Muscle Flap and Its Application in Lower Extremity Reconstruction

The Versatility of Perforator-Based Propeller Flap for Reconstruction of Distal Leg and Ankle Defects

Introduction. Soft tissue coverage of distal leg and ankle region represents a challenge and such defect usually requires a free flap. However, this may lead to considerable donor site morbidity, is time consuming, and needs facility of microsurgery. With the introduction of perforator flap, management of small- and medium-size defects of distal leg and ankle region is convenient, less time con...

Temporalis muscle flap for reconstruction of skull base defects.

BACKGROUND The temporalis muscle flap (TMF) is a valuable reconstructive technique utilized in a variety of challenging defects. However, its use for repair of skull base defects is less commonly reported. METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted for 35 patients who underwent reconstruction of skull base defects between March 1999 and July 2006 at a tertiary referral hospital. Patie...