The thoracodorsal vascular tree-based combined fascial flaps

In this study, combined fascial flaps pedicled on the thoracodorsal artery and vein were raised and used for thin coverage of dorsal surfaces of the fingers and the dorsum of hand and foot with favorable results. The combined fascial flaps consist of the serratus anterior fascia and the axillary fas...

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Published in:Microsurgery 2009, Vol.29 (2), p.95-100
Main Authors: Takeishi, Meisei, Ishida, Katsuhiro, Makino, Yojiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Anastomosis, Surgical
Burns - physiopathology
Burns - surgery
Contracture - surgery
Fasciotomy
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Range of Motion, Articular
Surgical Flaps - blood supply
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Summary:In this study, combined fascial flaps pedicled on the thoracodorsal artery and vein were raised and used for thin coverage of dorsal surfaces of the fingers and the dorsum of hand and foot with favorable results. The combined fascial flaps consist of the serratus anterior fascia and the axillary fascia at the entrance of the latissimus dorsi. These flaps were used for reconstruction of the hand, fingers, or foot in nine patients. Reconstruction was performed for burn or burn scar contracture, after resection of malignant tumors, posttraumatic skin defects, and chronic regional pain syndrome. The sites of reconstruction were dorsal surfaces of fingers, dorsum of hand, wrist and palm, forearm, lower leg, and foot. The flaps were used in various configurations including two independent fascial flaps, two‐lobed fascial flap with separate feeding vessels, and composite fascial and thoracodorsal artery perforator flap. The fascial and skin flaps survived in all nine patients, with favorable results both functionally and esthetically. Good coverage of soft tissue defects and good recovery of range of motion in resurfaced joints were achieved. There were no complications. The scars at the sites of harvest were not noticeable. The advantage of this method is that not only a single flap but flaps of a variety of configurations can be harvested for different purposes. The thoracodorsal vascular tree‐based combined fascial flaps are useful for the reconstruction of soft tissue defects in the extremities. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. Microsurgery, 2009.
ISSN:0738-1085
1098-2752
DOI:10.1002/micr.20579