1. Clinical application of the free scapular fascial flap.
- Author
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Jin YT, Cao HP, and Chang TS
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Fascia transplantation, Female, Graft Survival, Hand Deformities, Acquired surgery, Humans, Male, Postoperative Complications prevention & control, Scapula, Wound Healing, Ankle Injuries, Burns surgery, Cicatrix surgery, Contracture surgery, Hand Injuries surgery, Microsurgery methods, Surgical Flaps
- Abstract
Seven free scapular fascial flaps with a skin graft on top were used to cover soft tissue defects of the hand and foot in 6 patients during the past two years. The size of the flap ranged from 7 x 8 cm to 8 x 12 cm. All flaps survived well, but one had partial loss as a result of infection. The advantages, disadvantages, indications, and important technical points of the surgery are discussed.
- Published
- 1989
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