A reliable option for wrist soft tissue defects: Adipofascial flaps for immediate and late reconstruction

Ozakpinar H. R., Tellioglu A. T., Eryilmaz T., Durgun M., İNÖZÜ E., Oktem F.

International Wound Journal, cilt.10, sa.6, ss.661-665, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 10 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/j.1742-481x.2012.01041.x
  • Dergi Adı: International Wound Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.661-665
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Adipofascial flap, Soft tissue defect, Tendon adhesion, Wrist, SPAGHETTI WRIST, HAND, INJURIES, FOREARM, COVERAGE, TRAUMA
  • Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Extensive volar injuries are common and devastating because of the long-term adhesion potency. The gliding effect of the adipose tissue is essential in preventing tendon adhesions after injury. In this study, we present the results of performing adipofascial flaps for the reconstruction of soft tissue defects following wrist trauma. The study included 15 patients. Adipofascial flaps were performed for immediate coverage of the tissue defect in 2 patients and for late adhesion-related problems in 13 patients. Flap dimensions varied from 8 × 14 to 8 × 20 cm. All but one of the flaps and skin grafts survived uneventfully. None of the patients, whether immediate or late, required another operation to address further adhesion problems. Since adipofascial flaps provide a gliding surface, they are a good choice for immediate coverage of soft tissue defects in the wrist that are not suitable for skin grafting alone as well as for late adhesion-related problems. © 2012 John Wiley & Sons Ltd and Medicalhelplines.com Inc.