Background: Anterior cervical contractures of the neck represent a great challenge for plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Necks can be reconstructed with wide range surgical techniques. The supraclavicular flap is easy to harvest without need free tissue transfer. It provides relatively large resurfacing very similar that neck. Material Methods: This study was carried out in Plastic Surgery D...

OBJECTIVE to perform the anatomical study, in cadavers, of the corticoperiosteal flap of the medial femoral condyle, based on the medial genicular artery, evaluating challenges in dissection and the topographic patterns. MATERIALS AND METHODS fifteen limbs from eight cadavers were studied, ages ranging from 19 to 74 years old. They were placed at supine position, and a longitudinal incision o...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plasmid DNA (pDNA) in improving flap revascularization in a previously developed rat model. Our hypothesis was that the uptake and expression of VEGF pDNA in the wound bed would improve revascularization and flap viability. DESIGN Twenty-eight male Sprague-Dawley rats received a total dose of 40 Gy electron beam radia...

BACKGROUND Breast-conserving surgery is widely accepted as an appropriate method in breast cancer, and the lateral thoracodorsal flap provides a simple, reliable technique, especially when a mass is located in the lateral breast. This study describes the usefulness of a lateral thoracodorsal flap after breast conserving surgery in laterally located breast cancer. METHODS From September 2008 t...

abstract the leg is a complex district with functions of weightbearing support, stability, and motility. the management of extensive and complex defects is more challenging and often results in leg amputation or shortening. leg amputation is a severe mutilation that alters the patient’s work and social life by limiting ambulation and self-sufficiency. during a 3 years period we treated four pat...

Finding an appropriate soft-tissue grafting material to close a wound located over the ankle and heel can be a difficult task. The distally based lesser saphenous venofasciocutaneous flap mobilized from the posterior aspect of the upper leg, used as an island pedicle skin flap, can be useful for this purpose. The vascular supply to the flap is derived from the retrograde perfusion of the accomp...

The sacral area is the most common site of pressure sore in bed-ridden patients. Though many treatment methods have been proposed, a musculocutaneous flap using the gluteus muscles or a fasciocutaneous flap is the most popular surgical option. Here, we propose a new method that combines the benefits of these 2 methods: combined V-Y fasciocutaneous advancement and gluteus maximus muscle rotation...