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Benanti E, De Santis G, Leti Acciaro A, Colzani G, Baccarani A, Starnoni M. Soft tissue coverage of the upper limb: A flap reconstruction overview. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2020; 60:338-343. [PMID: 33224487 PMCID: PMC7666305 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.10.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Different opinions about the reconstructive choice for upper limb are described in literature: advancement or rotation flaps, regional flaps and free flaps are the most common reconstructive options. Local and regional flaps can be used to cover small defects while large wounds require the use of free flaps or distant pedicled flaps. The coverage of large wounds opens a discussion about when to use free flaps and when distant pedicled flaps. This review will describe the different methods used for the coverage of soft tissues injuries affecting hand and/or forearm (excluding fingers). The aim is to show all flap reconstructive options in order to support the inexperienced surgeon during the management of traumatic injuries of the upper limb.
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Affiliation(s)
- Elisa Benanti
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico of Modena, Largo Pozzo 71, 41124, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico of Modena, Largo Pozzo 71, 41124, Modena, Italy
| | - Andrea Leti Acciaro
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Division of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico of Modena, Largo Pozzo 71, 41124, Modena, Italy
| | - Giulia Colzani
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Division of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, University of Torino, CTO Hospital, Via Zuretti 29, 10126, Torino, Italy
| | - Alessio Baccarani
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico of Modena, Largo Pozzo 71, 41124, Modena, Italy
| | - Marta Starnoni
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico of Modena, Largo Pozzo 71, 41124, Modena, Italy
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